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AY03 DXV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Bronze Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,347 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 108,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,321 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 61,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,463 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 57,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre has a 20mm cut in the side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,275 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

needs new washer jet on the n/s

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,479 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 DXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Bronze with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

AY03 DXV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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