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AF53 AZG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,232 mi
Last recorded150,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 150,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,370 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 141,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,178 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 88,620 miles

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

offside front suspension rear bush split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,620 miles

offside front suspension rear bush split

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,717 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 70,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,226 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear door does not open from inside or outside

service light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,733 miles

intermittent horn fault

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,675 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2009 56,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf wiper beginning to deteriorate

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,010 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 AZG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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