MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust corroded
exhaust front pipe flexy deteriated and slight blow
handbrake travel, but still has a reserve
o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriated and beam image is reduced near limit
possible coolant leak from radiator/bottom hose
rear exhaust silencer deteriated
coolant leak around bottom of radiator/bottom hose
front brake discs slightly corroded
front exhaust flexy deteriated and slight blow
rear exhaust silencer deteriated
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coolant leak around bottom of radiator/bottom hose
front brake discs slightly corroded
front exhaust flexy deteriated and slight blow
rear exhaust silencer deteriated
o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edges and bald, but no cords exposed
o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to effect output
rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away
slight exhaust blow around front pipe flexy joint
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear tyre under inflated and damaged side walls, but no cords exposed
o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edges and bald, but no cords exposed
o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to effect output
o/s and n/s rear brakes binding on slightly
o/s and n/s rear handbrake lazy and not locking out
rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away
slight exhaust blow around front pipe flexy joint
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear silencer outer casing rusted through
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear silencer outer casing rusted through
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Wipers smear
Wishbone console bushes deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres on 1.6mm
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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AY03 GRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GRU, 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 GRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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