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AF53 AZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 AZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 138,281 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,097 miles

Inner steering joints slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,246 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated but not affecting exhaust

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated but no excessive movement

N/S/R door not opening

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,121 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 110,121 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)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 105,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres on 1.6 limit

front and rear brake discs some corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,880 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION ON FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE SHOWS EVIDENCE OF BRAKE JUDDER

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER FACES

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 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AZD, 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 AZD registered?

AF53 AZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AF53 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 AZD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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