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YN03 RAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 RAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 91,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front part of exhaust and centre clamp deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 79,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,358 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 62,255 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 62,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,101 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear wheels tight to turn when in rasied postion no brake bind on rbt

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,918 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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YN03 RAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YN03 RAU, 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 YN03 RAU registered?

YN03 RAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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