MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on front section of exhaust and joining sleeve between front and centre sections of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
outer casing of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
External boot release does not work one by drivers seat does
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
External boot release does not work one by drivers seat does
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to under rubber on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to under rubber on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management light inoperative
strong smell of fuel from inside of car
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
engine management light inoperative
strong smell of fuel from inside of car
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Mil light on
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Mil light on
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to offside rear light lense
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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AE53 VRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?
AE53 VRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 November 2003.
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