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AY03 BAV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,428 mi
Last recorded109,428 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2018 109,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 107,396 miles

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

exhaust silencer excessively corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,521 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve clamp rusted through (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,439 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Rear child seat fitted not allowing complete belt inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2014 101,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,739 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise power steering light on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise power steering light on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,602 miles

Coolant leak from lower radiator hose to pipe

Damage to windscreen in and out of zone A but not in drivers view

Noise from front wheels when spinning possible gearbox

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak from lower radiator hose to pipe

Damage to windscreen in and out of zone A but not in drivers view

Noise from front wheels when spinning possible gearbox

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front position lamp dim operation.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front position lamp dim operation.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,914 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,914 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,603 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,957 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 BAV 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 63.2%.

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 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 BAV, 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 BAV registered?

AY03 BAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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