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AF53 GAA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,313 mi
Last recorded26,313 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 GAA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 26,313 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 26,313 miles

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation Not opening from outside or in . (9.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,585 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 25,580 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,822 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,530 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush started to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre badly cracking - perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 24,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush started to split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR)tyre badly cracking - perishing! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,441 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,473 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 22,473 miles

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

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 21,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 20,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,181 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,742 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,225 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 GAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

AF53 GAA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is AF53 GAA safe to buy?

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