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AU53 ANF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,495 mi
Last recorded118,495 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ANF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,228 miles

exhaust tail pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 116,228 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,627 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 111,196 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,404 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,594 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,906 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,906 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,283 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,398 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

knocking noise can be heard from inside car

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,108 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,104 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)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,946 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel/tyre if used on the road would be illegal

Fail 12 Oct 2010 49,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel/tyre if used on the road would be illegal

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,522 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm tread depth and un evenly worn

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops starting to perish

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 ANF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ANF, 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 AU53 ANF registered?

AU53 ANF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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