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AF03 EOA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,896 mi
Last recorded124,896 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 124,896 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 124,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very worn - 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 80,547 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 43,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,422 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 28,422 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,836 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,362 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 EOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EOA, 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 EOA registered?

AF03 EOA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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