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AF53 BAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,076 mi
Last recorded104,076 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 104,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both sides, headlamp aims deteriorated

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,669 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,857 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side front (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 80,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,124 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,124 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 621,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,894 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,854 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

unable to check all fuel lines due to under sheild

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,159 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 BAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAU, 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 BAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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