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NA53 VAV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,707 miles

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

rear seat not fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,706 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear seat not fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,353 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,353 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,772 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,253 miles

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

Spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,176 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 VAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA53 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

NA53 VAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NA53 VAV safe to buy?

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