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AE53 VRO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,847 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,038 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,038 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing badly on edges(bald)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,946 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,477 miles

exhaust back box corroded also flexy section deteriorated

nearside rear tyre badly worn, cracking and cut

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 46,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,758 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,928 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 VRO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

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

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