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AU53 HJC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HJC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,687 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the centre of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light glass frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 110,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion present to suspension components -- Front both control arms

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy - both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slightly excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracked / perished badly -- Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,917 miles

General under body corrosion present.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B and not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General under body corrosion present.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone B and not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,717 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 100,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,447 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,303 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 59,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,903 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 50,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 42,724 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 8,475 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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AU53 HJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 HJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU53 HJC registered?

AU53 HJC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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