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AF53 EXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,934 miles

large sunstrip fitted, not obscuring my view

Fail 10 Oct 2022 102,906 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/front join (6.1.2 (a))

large sunstrip fitted, not obscuring my view

Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust gas leak at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 100,132 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split/cracked cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f side light not working led strip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust gas leak at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led conversion & intermittently not working at all, but working at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer top cover corroding

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust pipe knocking on subframe

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,329 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer top cover corroding

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

front exhaust pipe knocking on subframe

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,841 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,841 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,857 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,857 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,510 miles

rear wiper worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges devoid of tread

exhaust deteriorated

light wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,198 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,861 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,235 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 33,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,600 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 25,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,640 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 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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