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LF03 AOZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 AOZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 128,387 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 117,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,045 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,778 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 105,778 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,882 miles

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

nearside front lower wishbone bush splitting

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,829 miles

Back box corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,391 miles

ADVISE HEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISE HEADLAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,011 miles

rear silencer casing breaking up

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre treads worn low....no tread on inner, and outer edges

passanger wiper splitting

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,526 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK , N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND (INTERMITTANT) REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Sep 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK , N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND (INTERMITTANT) REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise to change rear number plate

front and rear inner brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise to change rear number plate

front and rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,826 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reversing lights are not working.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,221 miles

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

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

reversing lights are not working.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,219 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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LF03 AOZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LF03 AOZ, 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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LF03 AOZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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