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AF03 EBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 82,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (185/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (185/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,337 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes splitting, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 79,573 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,456 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

intermittent steering fault on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,567 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f hose centre ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,583 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 73,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 62,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 62,567 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 59,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,025 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component insecure Fuel Filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 56,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 56,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,898 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,018 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 1 May 2012 47,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 41,143 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2010 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 37,262 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops in very poor condition

Pass 6 May 2008 32,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 24,440 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 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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