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AU53 CFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,831 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,430 miles

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 72,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,671 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 CFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

AU53 CFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AU53 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CFJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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