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AU53 CFV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,859 mi
Last recorded152,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 CFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 152,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,733 miles

all shocks corroding

headlamp lenses

osf wishbone bush

sills corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,076 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 129,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

centre exhaust mount cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper binding (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

centre exhaust mount cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,385 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,200 miles

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 26 Sep 2012 87,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,679 miles

small splits on n / s /front tyre inner wall

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,070 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 30,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

AU53 CFV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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