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LF03 APU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 APU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,903 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 141,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,388 miles

engine management light on.

oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light on.

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

oil leaks from engine area.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 130,979 miles

engine oil leaks.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 130,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 123,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 123,734 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 115,444 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust box detetorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 115,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

rear exhaust box detetorated

Pass 31 May 2013 103,157 miles

Engine Management Light on.

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread pattern.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 31 May 2013 103,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine Management Light on.

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread pattern.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,670 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 92,668 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,215 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,215 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,985 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,419 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,960 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 APU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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