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AE53 WZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,555 mi
Last recorded216,555 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 216,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 202,498 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 175,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 128,973 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 128,973 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 103,678 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,371 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,956 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 WZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WZR, 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 WZR registered?

AE53 WZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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