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WA03 AUE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,759 mi
Last recorded155,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AUE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 155,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 143,838 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 143,828 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 142,943 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,924 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Inner cracks in tyre side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,474 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear seat backrest slightly loose

fuel flap does not secure closed

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,545 miles

steering warning lamp has been on, recently reported by customer, not illuminated at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,464 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

steering warning lamp has been on, recently reported by customer, not illuminated at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel flap does not latch closed

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,084 miles

fuel filler flap does not latch closed

Fail 12 Apr 2013 112,994 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

fuel filler flap does not latch closed

Fail 30 Mar 2012 107,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel flap does not secure closed

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fuel flap does not secure closed

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc slightly worn

osf tyre has cut in side wall but not show any ply or cords

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Apr 2011 101,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc slightly worn

osf tyre has cut in side wall but not show any ply or cords

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both number plates slightly deterioated

glow plug lamp flashing

rear brakes have very slightly restricted free movement

Pass 28 Mar 2009 92,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2009 92,753 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 82,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,283 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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WA03 AUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WA03 AUE, 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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WA03 AUE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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