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AF03 BWD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,858 mi
Last recorded110,858 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BWD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 110,858 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,565 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,438 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box getting rough

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rusty and thin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s head lamp glass getting rough

rear exhaust thin and rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s head lamp glass getting rough

rear exhaust thin and rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,410 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and thin

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,625 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,983 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 60,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,446 miles

1 key innop

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 wheel trims scuffed

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear bump stops split

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and misshapen

rear numberplate faded and dirty

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 BWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

AF03 BWD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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