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AE03 FUG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,567 mi
Last recorded119,567 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FUG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 119,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,934 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 97,465 miles

exhaust blow from front flexi section.

front wipers smearing.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust blow from front flexi section.

front wipers smearing.

Pass 9 May 2013 89,460 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 89,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,985 miles

slight blow from front exhaust flexi section.

Pass 3 May 2011 72,393 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 May 2010 63,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 25,779 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 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

AE03 FUG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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