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AY53 BAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 70,163 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 70,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Tailgate (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Tail gate temperamental to open

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,972 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 66,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,041 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,538 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 53,538 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,011 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 44,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,526 miles

damage to nearside front wing

offside and nearside front brake discs rusted

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,392 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 20,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,537 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,981 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 BAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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