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AE03 FHR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,814 miles

Nearside Front sill damage

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,592 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,507 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management and epc light on

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside rear tyre damage on wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished on shoulder

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2014 58,285 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management and epc light on

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside rear tyre damage on wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre perished on shoulder

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,193 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,190 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,191 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 46,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,081 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,864 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges, advise get tracking checked

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)

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 FHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AE03 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

Is AE03 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FHR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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