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SJ03 AZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

203,797 mi
Last recorded203,797 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 203,797 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 19 Feb 2024 203,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2022 196,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2022 196,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle abs wiring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle abs wiring (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 190,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 190,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 187,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 187,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 178,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 178,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,006 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 127,744 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 127,740 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

noise from belt area

undertray loose

Fail 18 Jul 2014 102,950 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

noise from belt area

undertray loose

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal high

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,356 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,356 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,070 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 75,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,729 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,501 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre edges 0mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,550 miles

off side front tyre edges 0mm.

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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SJ03 AZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 SJ03 AZV, 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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SJ03 AZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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