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AF03 ERZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ERZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,267 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 113,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper seized (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,372 miles

Ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 105,372 miles

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

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

Ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play both steering rack inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,166 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,504 miles

nearside front c v boot weeping

offside front tyre wearing close to limit and starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,602 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges but on raised tread blocks

offside rear tyre just above limit

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,972 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,293 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush play when non vsi tested

Pass 25 Feb 2009 58,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,752 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 33,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,973 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 24,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ERZ, 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 ERZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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