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PN03 ADZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,216 mi
Last recorded76,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 ADZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,216 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2022 76,216 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,773 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing on sidewalls, 185/60-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing on sidewalls, 185/60-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing on sidewalls, 185/60-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing on sidewalls, 185/60-14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,051 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres have slight cracking on tread edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

all tyres have slight cracking on tread edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,348 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroaded but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,154 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,154 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,299 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,299 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,967 miles

pas light on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2012 38,967 miles

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

pas light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,195 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,119 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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PN03 ADZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PN03 ADZ, 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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PN03 ADZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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