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AF03 AWP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,239 mi
Last recorded149,239 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AWP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2021 149,239 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Front windscreen washer worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,160 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 149,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 147,869 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 147,869 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,210 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2018 147,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,217 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre small splits inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2017 146,217 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Nearside rear tyre small splits inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 144,954 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 132,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,868 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 127,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 111,663 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 111,657 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 107,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,008 miles

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

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

nearside mirror

Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,431 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front and offside rear tyres smooth on inner edges

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 AWP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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