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AY03 GRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,893 mi
Last recorded138,893 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 138,893 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 138,893 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 133,368 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 133,368 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 129,527 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 119,269 miles

coolant leak around bottom of radiator/bottom hose

front brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriated and slight blow

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 7 May 2015 119,269 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 107,639 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 107,637 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 94,423 miles

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)

Fail 10 May 2012 83,169 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 83,169 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,337 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,734 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,809 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 21,178 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 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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What year was AY03 GRU registered?

AY03 GRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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