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AF53 BDX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 114,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,325 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,997 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,306 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 101,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,389 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

oil level low at time of test

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,057 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box casing very deterated

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,057 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box casing very deterated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,535 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,545 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,637 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,965 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 BDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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