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AE03 GBY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,134 mi
Last recorded206,134 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 GBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 206,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 191,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 175,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 175,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 175,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2019 155,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,596 miles

O/s front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,756 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 77,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,248 miles

front anti rollbar corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,047 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GBY, 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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AE03 GBY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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