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AY03 DSE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,440 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 76,930 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 74,634 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 71,897 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 71,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,911 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

spare tyre flat

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 May 2014 64,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 61,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 61,063 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,595 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,393 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,952 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 DSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

AY03 DSE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 DSE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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