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AF03 AVY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,136 mi
Last recorded184,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 184,136 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken, But still holding

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 184,132 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken, But still holding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 167,250 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded & broken, But still holding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,857 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper damp

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,148 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 134,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 121,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The near side rear tyre is worn low around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side and near side headlight lenses/reflectors are deteriorated.

The rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 121,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The near side rear tyre is worn low around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side and near side headlight lenses/reflectors are deteriorated.

The rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The rear silencer is showing some heavy corrosion in places.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear shocker dust cover missing (bump stop spliting)

offside front subframe bush spliting (connected to wishbone)

offside rear shocker dust cover loose ( due to bump stop spliting)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,337 miles

rear wiper poor condition/ back box crusty o/s front tyre worn on inside edge . rear disc corroded o/s

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 62,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,095 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 36,402 miles

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

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

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 AVY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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