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AE53 AZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

nearside rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated but inner skin not leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2014 89,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

nearside rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated but inner skin not leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

nearside front and offside front tyre tread has inner edge wear

offside front tyre has a cut in outer wall not exposing ply or cords

Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,478 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays and fuel tank so not inspected

coolant reservoir level below MIN

nearside front and offside front tyre tread has inner edge wear

offside front tyre has a cut in outer wall not exposing ply or cords

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under vehicle covers so not inspected

nearside rear brake has lesser effort than offside rear when opperated

offside front [rear] suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate but has no excessive movement

park brake lever has slight advanced lift

Fail 7 Nov 2012 66,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under vehicle covers so not inspected

nearside rear brake has lesser effort than offside rear when opperated

offside front [rear] suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate but has no excessive movement

park brake lever has slight advanced lift

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,989 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise offside rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,603 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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AE53 AZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE53 AZB, 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 AE53 AZB registered?

AE53 AZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AE53 AZB safe to buy?

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