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AY53 EGD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn and bald inside edge

engine temperature warning light illuminated

handbrake travel high

oil leak

power steering leak

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,754 miles

engine warning temperature flashing

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

oil leak

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

power steering leak

Fail 3 Feb 2024 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine warning temperature flashing

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

oil leak

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

power steering leak

Pass 18 Jan 2023 77,896 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f shock weeping

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,586 miles

o/s/f cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,677 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,677 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 55,470 miles

both front tyres worn

front wipers worn

Fail 21 Dec 2019 55,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn

front wipers worn

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,965 miles

cover fitted on underside, cannot view some testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,139 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,194 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 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EGD, 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 EGD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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