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AF03 HSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,508 mi
Last recorded162,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2013 162,508 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 162,508 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 151,518 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber buffer split

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 139,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

passangerside front brake binding

Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,402 miles

passangerside front brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 104,356 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 92,868 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,345 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 76,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,337 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 HSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

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

Is AF03 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 HSV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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