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RG03 AEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 AEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,668 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 74,668 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,965 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,602 miles

exhaust clamps deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2014 60,527 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamps deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 55,453 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,715 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,957 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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RG03 AEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RG03 AEV, 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 RG03 AEV registered?

RG03 AEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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