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AU53 CFO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,573 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 83,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,924 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 May 2013 76,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 76,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,590 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorating

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,751 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking/perishing between treads

offside rear tyures has deep cuts in treads not showing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,749 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,931 miles

n/s and o/s fr tyres some wear at inner edge

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 CFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

AU53 CFO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AU53 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 CFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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