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AF03 AVE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,797 mi
Last recorded161,797 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 161,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape/sawedged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 161,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern effected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Pads contaminated? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern effected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre out of shape/sawedged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 150,784 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads have roughly 20% remaining, Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,591 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 136,591 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 123,091 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,672 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,194 miles

abs warning lamp working but dim

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,841 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 48,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,925 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,350 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,199 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

full underbody shields / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,336 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 AVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AF03 AVE, 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 AVE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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