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FX03 AUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,634 mi
Last recorded88,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 AUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 88,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,843 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,991 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn low on tread and splitting between tread ()

Offside Rear tyre splitting between tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,991 miles

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn low on tread and splitting between tread ()

Offside Rear tyre splitting between tread

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,106 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,427 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,910 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,436 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,802 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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FX03 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 FX03 AUT, 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 FX03 AUT registered?

FX03 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is FX03 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 AUT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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