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AF53 AZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

215,448 mi
Last recorded215,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 215,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 208,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 208,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 206,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 200,566 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 21 Feb 2020 190,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 175,355 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 159,574 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 159,574 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,650 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 142,553 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 83,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,766 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,907 miles

offside door mirror casing cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,632 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 AZP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

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

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