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AY03 AZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 AZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,639 miles

hand brake lever has travel but met performance requirments

Fail 23 Jun 2026 74,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

hand brake lever has travel but met performance requirments

slight exhaust blow from front exhaust.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 67,647 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 65,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 57,400 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2023 57,400 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2022 56,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2021 56,158 miles

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 Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2020 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2020 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2019 54,690 miles

silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 53,602 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2018 53,602 miles

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 52,037 miles

silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2017 52,033 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,385 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 50,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,504 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,201 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 23,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,995 miles

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

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 AZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 AZV registered?

AY03 AZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is AY03 AZV safe to buy?

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