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AY03 MDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,852 mi
Last recorded20,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 20,675 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,304 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 19,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,983 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 17,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,316 miles

Nearside Front brake furrule has corrision

Nearside Rear brake furrule has corrision

Offside Front brake furrule has corrision

Offside Rear brake furrule has corrision

Fail 20 Aug 2015 17,316 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside and out (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front brake furrule has corrision

Nearside Front brake furrule has corrision

Nearside Rear brake furrule has corrision

Offside Rear brake furrule has corrision

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,677 miles

n/s and o/s front brake furrules has corrisiont

Fail 28 Aug 2014 16,677 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s and o/s front brake furrules has corrisiont

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,121 miles

n/s and o/s front brake furrules has corrision

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracks in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,286 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front & nearside front tyres cracked & cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn inner edge to limit

offside rear & nearside rear tyres cracks & cuts in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,489 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 MDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

AY03 MDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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