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AE03 EUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,535 mi
Last recorded118,535 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 118,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

undertray loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 99,124 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Suspension corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 96,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,702 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2020 95,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,072 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 72,735 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 72,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 68,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 68,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,429 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 53,383 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)

oil leak from nearside

Pass 19 May 2009 48,115 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 38,119 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,119 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,750 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2006 32,750 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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AE03 EUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AE03 EUP, 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 AE03 EUP registered?

AE03 EUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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