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AU53 AFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AFO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door does not open from outside

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,475 miles

both front tyres getting low, esp on inner edges

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, but not blowing

front brakes binding slightly

rear brakes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres getting low, esp on inner edges

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated, but not blowing

front brakes binding slightly

rear brakes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

e ngine managment light on.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,904 miles

e ngine managment light on.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,148 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2012 51,799 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,875 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,642 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 20,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,155 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,579 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked

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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AU53 AFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU53 AFO, 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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AU53 AFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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