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AF52 OWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,160 mi
Last recorded140,160 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,160 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,388 miles

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer covers deteriorating and system corroded

chips in windscreen

front numberplate starting to delaminate

front suspension arms and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear brake catching slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,388 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust silencers outer covers deteriorating and system corroded

chips in windscreen

front numberplate starting to delaminate

front suspension arms and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused - STRONG ADVICE

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear brake catching slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,273 miles

front and rear numberplate delaminating

front suspension arms / rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,577 miles

front plate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms / front and rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - corroding

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front plate starting to delaminate

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms / front and rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake catching

rear numberplate delaminating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,642 miles

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate starting to delaminate

rear nuberplate delaminating

Fail 27 Jan 2012 109,642 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate starting to delaminate

rear nuberplate delaminating

Pass 16 Feb 2011 100,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,866 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,520 miles

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate delaminating

nearside rear brake catching slightly

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 76,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding

front numberplate delaminating

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perishing

nearside rear brake catching slightly

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,396 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,892 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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AF52 OWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF52 OWJ, 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 AF52 OWJ registered?

AF52 OWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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