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AY53 AZF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,095 mi
Last recorded150,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,095 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 150,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE TRAVEL X14 CLICKS (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack in screen (3.2 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested Not tested due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint holed / also rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Advise both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,762 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Advise both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rears / also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 138,832 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2020 138,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,231 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 133,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,428 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 112,311 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted.nearside steering side rod joint worn slightly.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted.nearside steering side rod joint worn slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,377 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 70,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,630 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,630 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,459 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,770 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,943 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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AY53 AZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AZF, 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 AY53 AZF registered?

AY53 AZF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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