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AY03 DVC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 106,263 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fuel flap will not lock

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F fog lamp missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 106,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1.5 Litres of oil added before emission test

Auxilliary drive belt pulley noisey

EML illuminated

Front bumper damaged

Fuel flap will not lock

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F fog lamp missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,377 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS headlamp light output deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,377 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS headlamp light output deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,621 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil and mouldy

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 33,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil and mouldy

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,232 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 DVC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

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

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