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AU53 CFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,963 mi
Last recorded106,963 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 106,963 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 106,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,807 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDE WALL

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFF SIDE OUTER SILL

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 76,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,549 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

discs all round corroded and lipped on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

discs all round corroded and lipped on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,153 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,122 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,215 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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AU53 CFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU53 CFD, 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 CFD registered?

AU53 CFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AU53 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CFD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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