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AY03 DWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,404 mi
Last recorded87,404 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,404 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Exhaust deterioating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Wiper blades deterioating

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,649 miles

N/S Front outer cv boot deteriorating slightly

Some slight deterioration of exhaust

Fail 21 May 2015 84,642 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust deterioating

Headlamp lenses deterioating

N/S Front cv boot deterioating

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,023 miles

both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2013 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deterioating

Front lower suspension arm bushes deterioating

Headlamp lenses deterioating

O/S Front & Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades deterioating

Fail 23 May 2012 67,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2012 67,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,885 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,227 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 26,243 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 DWV 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 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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

AY03 DWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is AY03 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 DWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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