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AY03 GRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,273 mi
Last recorded58,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,606 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,322 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,031 miles

Both front tyres on the limit and bald on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall (not to cords)

Slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,666 miles

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorated and have play

steering warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

aux. drive belt is EX. deteriorated!

rear bushes on front wishbones are deterioating and have slight play

steering wheel symbol warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,015 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,263 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 GRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

AY03 GRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is AY03 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 GRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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