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AE03 FHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 98,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 60,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2016 49,929 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,288 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,991 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 29,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,915 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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AE03 FHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE03 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

AE03 FHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is AE03 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FHW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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