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AF03 FBN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,525 mi
Last recorded120,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,525 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2015 119,332 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 119,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 113,341 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 102,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,855 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 91,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 82,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,945 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 FBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

AF03 FBN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is AF03 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FBN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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