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AF03 ESG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 77,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 77,780 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,809 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 11 May 2018 74,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,999 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

Exhaust emits slight smoke on acceleration.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine malfunction light on.

Exhaust emits slight smoke on acceleration.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Pass 7 May 2016 68,149 miles

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

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

engine lamp on

Pass 8 May 2015 65,101 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,404 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 42,325 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 33,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 28,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 24,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 24,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 20,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slighty worn on edges

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 ESG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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