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AY03 DXA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DXA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,049 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing is corroded

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,922 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust casings deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp images deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 100,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,365 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,784 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,513 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 DXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DXA, 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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AY03 DXA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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