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AY03 AZJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,237 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 87,237 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near side low effort - 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,954 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,954 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 73,826 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,218 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 73,218 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops badly deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,932 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,246 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front light lenses slightly deterating

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer cover corroding

steering wheel warning light on but no fault found

Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer cover corroding

steering wheel warning light on but no fault found

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,508 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight front brake judder

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight front brake judder

Pass 25 Feb 2012 39,402 miles

front arm bushs soft

headlights deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,255 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 31,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,535 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,968 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 AZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AY03 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

AY03 AZJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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