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AF53 BOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,284 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Osf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nsf (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,939 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 114,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nsf (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 104,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,700 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,731 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 82,730 miles

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

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

both rear shock absorber covers loose

front flexi pipe has very slight blow

Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,537 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 37,224 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,096 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 BOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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