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AF53 AZV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 AZV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,579 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 77,001 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,923 miles

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

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

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)

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

all four tyres deteriorated

both front tyres tapering on inner edges

nearside headlamp aim blurry

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield corroded.

Pass 3 May 2012 65,851 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 52,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 44,618 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 44,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,535 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 AZV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 AZV?

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What year was AF53 AZV registered?

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

Is AF53 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 AZV 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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