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NA53 VAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,132 mi
Last recorded47,132 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,132 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 47,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,754 miles

Both front tyres cracked slightly.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,990 miles

Alloys kerbed

Unable to check under body componants due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,400 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,425 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,491 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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NA53 VAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NA53 VAU, 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 NA53 VAU registered?

NA53 VAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NA53 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 VAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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