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AE53 VRW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,665 mi
Last recorded92,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,665 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,006 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,119 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,105 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,095 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,996 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2020 86,801 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/dirt shield (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop/dirt shield (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear axle beam carrier bushes perished

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished/dirt shields dropped

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished/dirt shield loose

Offside Rear bump stop perished/dirt shield loose

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished/dirt shield loose

Offside Rear bump stop perished/dirt shield loose

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre perished

exhaust back box corroded on outer skin

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops/dirt sheilds deteriorateds

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,845 miles

both rear shockabsorber dirt sheilds loose/ bump stops worn

offside rear tyre perished \ nearing limit

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorber dirt sheilds loose/ bump stops worn

offside rear tyre perished \ nearing limit

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

marks in rear number plate

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and starting to crack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,285 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and getting close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,332 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,902 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 VRW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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