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VO03 AAJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 AAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 81,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 73,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 66,498 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,090 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 62,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 56,919 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,093 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2014 45,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,654 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 27,954 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 27,954 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 23,005 miles

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 May 2009 21,160 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 18,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,351 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 May 2006 12,114 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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VO03 AAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VO03 AAJ, 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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VO03 AAJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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