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AF03 AVB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

230,139 mi
Last recorded230,139 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AVB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 230,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 222,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2023 222,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2022 215,094 miles

Offside Front inner driveshaft leaking grease.

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 208,077 miles

Front inner driveshaft leaking grease.

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2021 207,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front inner driveshaft leaking grease.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 201,113 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 195,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 189,756 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and both rear's are worn down to 2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2017 183,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 176,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 160,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 147,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 134,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 124,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,888 miles

damagr to nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust box staring to corrod

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2007 63,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,798 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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AF03 AVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF03 AVB, 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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AF03 AVB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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