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AE03 FYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 73,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,980 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,678 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,750 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE NEARSIDE DETERIATING, FRONT TYRES H RATED REAR T RATED, FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIATING

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,603 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 FYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

AE03 FYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AE03 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FYR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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