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AE03 FWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

237,392 mi
Last recorded237,392 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 237,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 230,172 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 230,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 201,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 201,031 miles

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

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

all hub caps missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,938 miles

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2009 143,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake pads getting low

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2008 125,553 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 70,468 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 70,468 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 FWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

AE03 FWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AE03 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FWJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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