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AF53 AZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 119,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust box outer skin coroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,266 miles

exaust back box outer skin deteriated

minor exaust leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,398 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished in tread ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve/clamp broken allowing two parts of exhaust system to move in and out of one another (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished in tread ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn close bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear silencer rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,392 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,156 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt may be loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,877 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,865 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,100 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 20,049 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,537 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 AZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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