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AY53 AZZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,791 miles

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CARD INSECURE

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 89,789 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CARD INSECURE

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,127 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 82,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall

catalytic converter internal loose and rattling

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished side wall

catalytic converter internal loose and rattling

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,807 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,543 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,963 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 AZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY53 AZZ, 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 AZZ registered?

AY53 AZZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AY53 AZZ safe to buy?

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