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AF53 AZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,759 mi
Last recorded117,759 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 117,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,711 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,757 miles

Age related corrosion.

Fuel hoses deteriorated ( By fuel filter )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2024 113,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Age related corrosion.

Engine oil level low.

Fuel hoses deteriorated ( By fuel filter )

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,946 miles

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 111,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,640 miles

Age related corrosion.

Offside Front driveshaft corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Age related corrosion.

Offside Front driveshaft corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 102,063 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,110 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light on

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,194 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,138 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 9 Oct 2009 32,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,323 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,579 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 23,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

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