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AY03 DXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front indicators - faded

Front wiper blades - smearing

Nearside Rear brake - binding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator - faded

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth - 2mm

headlamp beam patterns - weak

park brake lever - travel

reverse lights - inop

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,806 miles

Front tyres - low tread depth - approx 2mm

Nearside Front anti roll bar link - worn

Offside Rear indicator faded

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth and perished

Rear brakes - holding on

headlamp beam patterns - poor

park brake efficiency/effort - low

park brake lever - travel

Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres - low tread depth - approx 2mm

Nearside Front anti roll bar link - worn

Offside Rear indicator faded

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth and perished

Rear brakes - holding on

headlamp beam patterns - poor

park brake efficiency/effort - low

park brake lever - travel

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,262 miles

Rear brakes - slight holding on

headlamp patterns - weak

park brake lever - travel noted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released eye level (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brakwe - slight bind

Rear brakes - slight holding on

headlamp patterns - weak

park brake lever - travel noted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,303 miles

front brakes slight binding

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,303 miles

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

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

front brakes slight binding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,966 miles

rear axle bushs have slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear axle bushs have slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,254 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 31,490 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,591 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 DXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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