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AF03 EWT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

191,533 mi
Last recorded191,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 191,533 miles

Corrosion on Nearside front wing and both side sill.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 189,138 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on Nearside front wing and Offside sill.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 188,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing All three (3). (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexis. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on Nearside front wing and Offside sill.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box has surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 173,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 166,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2022 166,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2021 161,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 156,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,614 miles

Nearside Front door central locking not working as should

Fail 16 Jan 2019 151,610 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door central locking not working as should

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre begining to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

fuel cooler damp

Fail 23 Jan 2017 137,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre begining to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

fuel cooler damp

Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

fuel cooler damp

Fail 15 Jan 2016 125,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking tandem pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

fuel cooler damp

Fail 19 Jan 2015 114,332 miles

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

tandem pump slightly damp

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,332 miles

tandem pump slightly damp

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,367 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tandem pump slightly damp

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,261 miles

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 12 Feb 2009 51,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,014 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,905 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 29,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,559 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 EWT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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