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AD03 OZC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,359 mi
Last recorded164,359 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OZC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 164,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 158,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner rack arm slight movement

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

high hand brake travel

Fail 17 Nov 2016 158,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner rack arm slight movement

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

high hand brake travel

Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,919 miles

slight play in r/h inner t/rod

Fail 8 Oct 2015 146,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in r/h inner t/rod

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 133,008 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,329 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 116,327 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,360 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,774 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 58,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,962 miles

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

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

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

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 OZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OZC, 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 AD03 OZC registered?

AD03 OZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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