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AE03 FGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,243 mi
Last recorded145,243 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,243 miles

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

TAIL BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,130 miles

TAILBOXCORRODED

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,246 miles

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

ex box corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 99,623 miles

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

rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Fail 24 May 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 92,642 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 84,561 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 74,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

no rear washers.

Pass 23 May 2011 74,755 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)

no rear washers.

Pass 24 May 2010 64,537 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 57,286 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 30,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 FGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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