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AF03 AVX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AVX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 124,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,743 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 116,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,775 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 105,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 99,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 99,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 88,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 77,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 53,275 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 30,345 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 AVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AVX, 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 AVX registered?

AF03 AVX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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