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AV52 OAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,762 mi
Last recorded106,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 106,762 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER CASEING DETERIOATED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK OUTER CASEINGS DETERIOATED. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK`S. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 92,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC`S INNER FACE WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,003 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre SCREW IN TREAD. ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,218 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre SCREW IN TREAD. ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,819 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,815 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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AV52 OAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV52 OAJ, 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 AV52 OAJ registered?

AV52 OAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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