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AD03 OTY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,876 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 121,862 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold engine revs stable at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached front securing bolt either incorrect or broken and not long enough. Play felt at arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox mount not attached not considered insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 121,822 miles

Emissions not tested unable to hold engine revs stable at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose and abs bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached front securing bolt either incorrect or broken and not long enough. Play felt at arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox mount not attached not considered insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,762 miles

Parking brake lever slight movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Tyre over 10 years old. All

Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,719 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly insecure

Parking brake lever slight movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Tyre over 10 years old. All

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,785 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 104,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 99,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected poss hose or caliper unable to tell due to amout of fluid being lost (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,699 miles

both front headlamps faded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front headlamps faded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 76,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexis outer sheef detatched @ one end

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 76,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexis outer sheef detatched @ one end

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi outer sheef split

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust flexi outer sheef split

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 57,449 miles

ALL 4 Tyres slightly perrished in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 49,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,433 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 36,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 OTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD03 OTY, 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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AD03 OTY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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