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AF53 ARX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,900 mi
Last recorded55,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,900 miles

OUTER SKIN REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,210 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,983 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,852 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,452 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 ARX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

AF53 ARX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is AF53 ARX safe to buy?

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