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AE53 VNR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 66,058 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,967 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear box corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2024 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 47,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to trye was made week 04 of year 2007 !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to trye was made week 28 of year 2003 !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,479 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,412 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,897 miles

movement in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bush's

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,596 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 25,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,722 miles

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit recommend replacement

plastic covers fitted under side of car nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,201 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 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?

AE53 VNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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