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AF53 BOH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,296 mi
Last recorded76,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BOH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,296 miles

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

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

headlamp lens are deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2025 76,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2024 73,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lens are deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2024 73,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,216 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,095 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 55,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,538 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,513 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 32,513 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013
Fail 11 Feb 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,410 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,072 miles

advise oil filler cap missing.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,939 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 BOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BOH, 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 BOH registered?

AF53 BOH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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