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AF03 EOB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 160,393 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 156,169 miles

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

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

possible slight oil/fuel leak

Pass 13 May 2015 149,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 145,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 145,272 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 138,136 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight pattern poor

Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight output poor

Fail 27 Apr 2012 135,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight output poor

Pass 9 May 2011 129,989 miles

rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,104 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2010 125,104 miles

Nearside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 110,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 110,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 94,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition!

Pass 9 May 2007 74,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 53,257 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 EOB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EOB, 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 EOB registered?

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

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