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AF03 CDE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,332 mi
Last recorded85,332 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,475 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket broken

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 83,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Fuel cap is a temporary type (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust centre section bracket broken

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,981 miles

Center exhaust clamp snapped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip beam image poor

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,981 miles

Center exhaust clamp snapped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip beam image poor

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,976 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 62,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,607 miles

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

damage to front bumper

fuel cap rubber seal sligthly deteriorated

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front bumper

fuel cap rubber seal sligthly deteriorated

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 11 May 2009 46,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 46,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 41,239 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 41,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 35,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 26,742 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 CDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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