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AD52 GVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,989 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,943 miles

exhaust poor not leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,034 miles

exhaust poor but not leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,151 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust poor but not leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2018 54,144 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor but not leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,321 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake travel excessive but performance is okay

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,315 miles

rear exhaust poor but not leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust poor but not leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,730 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,889 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,898 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,898 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 9,442 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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AD52 GVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AD52 GVU, 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 AD52 GVU registered?

AD52 GVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is AD52 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 GVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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