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AE53 CGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 126,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 124,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 120,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 119,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 118,210 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,402 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 109,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,700 miles

different size tyres fitted to front axle

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

different size tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 80,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre is perishing in the tread

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre is perishing in the tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust flexi joint loose

rear exhaust rusted through first skin

slight bind at o/s/r brake

slight weep from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,130 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,609 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,875 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,762 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

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 CGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU registered?

AE53 CGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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