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AF03 ERX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 58,212 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 58,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 55,525 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 55,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,879 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 52,879 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

oil leakage

Fail 16 May 2015 49,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

oil leakage

Pass 21 May 2014 46,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 May 2014 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2013 42,569 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 42,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,995 miles

(1) eml lamp on dash is on (2) rear box corroded(3) rearoffside cracked & perished

Pass 21 May 2011 37,179 miles

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

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

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

offside front wing dented

Fail 21 May 2011 37,179 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing dented

Pass 17 May 2010 34,692 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 17 May 2010 34,692 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,668 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,907 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,907 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,155 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 ERX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

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

Is AF03 ERX safe to buy?

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