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LF03 ASZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ASZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 142,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper damage

headlamps clouded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,677 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

front and rear number plates deteirated

Fail 7 Jan 2022 106,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

front and rear number plates deteirated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,612 miles

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

headlamp lenses dull need polishing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,612 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses dull need polishing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,155 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 103,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lense misty (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,137 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 97,136 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All around (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,647 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/r14 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,592 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,407 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,137 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,667 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,306 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,388 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 ASZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ASZ, 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 ASZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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