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AF03 EBA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,891 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall/ inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF + OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,154 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2007 28,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 21,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 21,294 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

AF03 EBA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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