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AY03 DUU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,052 mi
Last recorded201,052 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DUU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 201,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend further investigation (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

no reverse light

parking brake reserve travel requires small adjustment

tail exhaust silencer deteriorating

under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 16 May 2019 197,491 miles

both upper suspention top mounts deteriorating

front fogs removed at time of test

front pads wearing

headlamp image deterioratng and recommend repair

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2019 197,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

both upper suspention top mounts deteriorating

front fogs removed at time of test

front pads wearing

headlamp image deterioratng and recommend repair

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2019 197,482 miles

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

both front upper suspension mounts deteriorating

front fog lamps removed at time of test

headlamp image deteriorating and recommend repair

tail exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2019 197,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both front upper suspension mounts deteriorating

front fog lamps removed at time of test

headlamp image deteriorating and recommend repair

tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2018 194,324 miles

n/s cv boot leaking

rear brakes need a service

Fail 6 May 2018 194,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s cv boot leaking

rear brakes need a service

Pass 3 May 2017 188,335 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 183,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted

rear bumpstops worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 183,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted bumpstops worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 178,300 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 178,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 168,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 157,953 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 157,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2012 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 127,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 92,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,409 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 58,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,960 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 DUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DUU, 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 DUU registered?

AY03 DUU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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