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AE53 USG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,390 mi
Last recorded153,390 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 USG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 153,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,548 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 147,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,852 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,969 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,421 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 67,420 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Vacuum servo pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,943 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Spare tyre flat

Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,943 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,247 miles

Both rear bump stops have failed

Fail 8 Jan 2016 62,247 miles

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

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

Both rear bump stops have failed

Nearside Front tyre has no tread on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,402 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,162 miles

e.m.l. light is on

front disc,s pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,040 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 26,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,555 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,664 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 USG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

AE53 USG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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