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AE53 AZO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,887 mi
Last recorded74,887 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 AZO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,369 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear silencer corroded

slight damage to outer sidewalls on nearside front & rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn near tread wear indicators

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 AZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZO, 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 AZO registered?

AE53 AZO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AE53 AZO safe to buy?

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