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AF03 BWL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,379 mi
Last recorded80,379 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 BWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,496 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 71,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 65,697 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,874 miles

nearside rear bump stop split

offside from brake disc corroded on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,727 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)

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/f tierod boot split

n/s/r shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,868 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,935 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 BWL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 BWL registered?

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

Is AF03 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 BWL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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