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AE53 AZC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,955 mi
Last recorded100,955 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor headlight beam patterns

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,955 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor headlight beam patterns

Pass 25 Sep 2015 93,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,951 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,382 miles

Beam patterns poor

Offside front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,022 miles

backbox corroded

rear seats folded flat

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

backbox corroded

rear seats folded flat

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,360 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2012 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 66,883 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,771 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 AZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green 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 AE53 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

AE53 AZC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is AE53 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 AZC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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