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AV52 OTB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

67,067 mi
Last recorded67,067 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OTB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,067 miles

undertrays covering brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2026 67,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays covering brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusty/deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,398 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Feb 2024 62,398 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer box very rusty/tatty

Pass 4 Mar 2022 57,904 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 57,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,482 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system tatty/corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2020 55,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete exhaust system tatty/corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lot of surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box rusty/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front pivot in subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty/rusty -outer skin - not leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 51,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front pivot in subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty/rusty -outer skin - not leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,071 miles

under trays fitted, exhaust tatty. rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted, exhaust tatty. rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 36,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box very tatty/rusty - not leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust outer skin tatty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,837 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 17,581 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 10,148 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 6,373 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 OTB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTB, 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 OTB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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