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RY52 AHU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 AHU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,522 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear sticky to open

Fail 23 Nov 2016 40,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear sticky to open

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine coolant level low

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,662 miles

* both front wiper blades split at ends

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and wearing uneven on inner edges 185/60/hr14

nearside front tyre worn to 4mm and perished

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges 185/60/hr14

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 16,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,654 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RY52 AHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY52 AHU, 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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RY52 AHU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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