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AF03 AVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,731 miles

Auxillary belt cracking and starting to break up

Both exhaust silencers are corroded and outer skins are starting to split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit condensed up inside

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 115,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Auxillary belt breaking up

Both exhaust silencers are corroded and outer skins are starting to split

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread paterrn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens condensated up inside slightly

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on rear seat ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear exhaust box

vehicle under tray fitted unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on rear seat ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in rear exhaust box

vehicle under tray fitted unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR SILENCER IS IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

Spare tyre defective SPARE TYRE FLAT ()

VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 21 Feb 2019 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR SILENCER IS IN POOR CORRODED CONDITION

Spare tyre defective SPARE TYRE FLAT ()

VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,708 miles

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 May 2018 104,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure Middle section of exhaust clamp corroded away and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 100,374 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing is badly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 95,687 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded

both headlamp lenses are cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,802 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,026 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear discs rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,661 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,823 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,068 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 13,435 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 AVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AVW, 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 AVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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