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AF03 EAE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 117,667 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,326 miles

sill on both sides damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 114,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 83,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,957 miles

Freont tyres inner edge wear

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear beake pads look low ??

Fail 18 Aug 2014 63,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear beake pads look low ??

Fail 2 Aug 2013 60,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges. Poss track??

both front wishbones, rear bushes have very slight splitting

near side headlight starting discolour

off side rear tyre cracking

off side wiper smearing slightly on return

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges. Poss track??

both front wishbones, rear bushes have very slight splitting

near side headlight starting discolour

off side rear tyre cracking

off side wiper smearing slightly on return

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre perished slightley

off side wiper smears slightley

Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre perished slightley

off side wiper smears slightley

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,671 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,704 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine and underbody covers fitted

front and rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,704 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine and underbody covers fitted

front and rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,099 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 EAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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