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AE53 VRG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,320 mi
Last recorded140,320 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,320 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 136,977 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,087 miles

oil around engine

underbody shields fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2016 133,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light on

oil leak[s].

underbody shields fitted.

Pass 27 Sep 2015 130,799 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to limit on edges suggest attention

nearside rear tyre low on edges

oddsize tyres fitted to front and rear axles

unclear repair to nearside outersill area

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,844 miles

front screen damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,573 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 117,873 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 117,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,605 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,754 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside and offside front headlight beam patterns due to headlight lenses being scratched

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,579 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

nearside sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 46,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,483 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 VRG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

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