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AF03 BVW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,224 mi
Last recorded22,224 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,224 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 20,222 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides fogged up , no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smears across windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,494 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,381 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blades splitting at ends, ADVISE REPLACED

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,644 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,662 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,426 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 BVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

AF03 BVW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 BVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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