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AY03 DVA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,706 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 144,706 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,757 miles

Child seat fitted to rear belt .

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,661 miles

n/s/rear child seat fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber top dust covers loose.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,372 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 DVA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

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

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