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AY03 DXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,608 mi
Last recorded188,608 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 188,608 miles

Headlight lens dull

N/S/F Arch corroded

N/S/F Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Roll bar close to subframe

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corrded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 177,619 miles

both front side light bulbs dim

front headlamp lenses dull

front lower arm bushes perished

front screen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

o/s/f anti roll bar and sub frame minimal clearance

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear sub frame bushes perished

Fail 23 Jul 2018 177,619 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

oil leak

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

rear sub frame bushes perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

both front side light bulbs dim

front headlamp lenses dull

front lower arm bushes perished

o/s/f anti roll bar and sub frame minimal clearance

Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,610 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 159,411 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60/14

rear silencer corroding

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road ahead

Fail 4 Aug 2016 159,411 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 185/60/14

rear silencer corroding

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of road ahead

Pass 27 Aug 2015 148,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 124,798 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 104,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 104,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,888 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,153 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,586 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 DXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

AY03 DXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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