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AF53 AOW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 AOW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 71,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,116 miles

Oil light comes on low oil level

Drivers outer door handle release poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 23% (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 66,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers outer door handle release poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 23% (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil light comes on low oil level

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

oil light flashing

Fail 11 Nov 2023 63,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

oil light flashing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,045 miles

Nearside Front seat belt very slow to retract

Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt very slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,438 miles

Nearside Front seat belt very slow to retract.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 57,779 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,310 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,920 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,917 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,726 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,659 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,202 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes 20% recommend attention

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,890 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,137 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,611 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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AF53 AOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF53 AOW, 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 AF53 AOW registered?

AF53 AOW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AF53 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 AOW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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