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AE53 UXR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,874 mi
Last recorded95,874 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,508 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 71,508 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,596 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 59,596 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 36,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 36,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,980 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,450 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 33,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,494 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,762 miles

horn intermittant.

offside rear tyre getting low.

spare tyre has sidewall damage due to runflat.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

horn intermittant.

offside rear tyre getting low.

spare tyre has sidewall damage due to runflat.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,968 miles

nearside rear tyre damadged and scuffed on side walls.

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 UXR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

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

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