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AY03 AYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,808 mi
Last recorded129,808 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,808 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges due to under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 129,769 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger sill excessively corroded (front)

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

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

Offside Front drivers sill excessively corroded (front)

Pass 6 Mar 2023 125,271 miles

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

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

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

osf lower part of wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,695 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 119,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,407 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 114,407 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 110,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,439 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R door does not unlock with central locking.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

antiroll bar stop cracked not moved.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,012 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,736 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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AY03 AYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY03 AYU, 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 AY03 AYU registered?

AY03 AYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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