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AY03 LZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,483 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower engine noise and aux drive belt cracked

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,401 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,334 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,803 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,220 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,043 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,061 miles

sevice indicater flashing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,419 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 LZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

AY03 LZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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