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AF03 AVU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 91,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,495 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 50,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,961 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,317 miles

Nearside Front headlight image dull

Fail 12 Apr 2018 44,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear void (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight image dull

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,330 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 42,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,777 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 36,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs slightly scored

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 33,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 28,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,628 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,900 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,419 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 AVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AVU, 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 AF03 AVU registered?

AF03 AVU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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