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AV52 OSR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OSR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,852 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front headlights are fogged up

exhaust is correded

Pass 28 Dec 2019 83,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and de laminating (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer casing is becoming detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern due to headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and de laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn outer edge and side wall deteriorating. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer outer casing is becoming detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,148 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Number plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,148 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Number plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,580 miles

Front under tray loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,707 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,197 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres going bold on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,538 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,746 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 11,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,915 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 21,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,422 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 OSR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OSR, 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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AV52 OSR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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