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FX53 AZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 104,486 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 94,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated crack near centre mount--ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated crack near centre mount--ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 83,580 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 83,580 miles

Emissions not tested back box blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake quadrant not fully returning

Offside Rear brake discoloured but no signs of binding on RBT

brake hose ferules corroding

exhaust repair poor

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 65,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 65,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

undershields prevent viewing of many items.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,290 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,932 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,370 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 50,370 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,860 miles

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

oil a bit low

rear exh box poor

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 30,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,584 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,037 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 20,037 miles

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

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

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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FX53 AZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX53 AZU, 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 FX53 AZU registered?

FX53 AZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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