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AY53 AZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,445 mi
Last recorded102,445 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 102,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,435 miles

Front tyres balding inner and outer edges

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,209 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,947 miles

Horn startng to sound harsh

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R light unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,947 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn startng to sound harsh

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R light unit damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,711 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,120 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,802 miles

spare +offside rear tyre perrished in tread not showing cords/ply/rayon.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 15,802 miles

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

spare +offside rear tyre perrished in tread not showing cords/ply/rayon.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,298 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cut in several places but unable to see construction.

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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AY53 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY53 AZD, 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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AY53 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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