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AD52 NSJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,733 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,313 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,999 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 80,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,195 miles

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

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,312 miles

Coolant temperature light illuminated

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn slightly

Oil leak

Slight play in both fronbt lower arm rear bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant temperature light illuminated

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn slightly

Oil leak

Slight play in both fronbt lower arm rear bushes

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,596 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,619 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,025 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,275 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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AD52 NSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

AD52 NSJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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