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AY53 AZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,984 mi
Last recorded47,984 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 AZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,984 miles

nearside front wheel outer rim damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,572 miles

nearside screenwasher not working

offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush worn

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,683 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,766 miles

slight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,896 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 21,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY53 AZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 AZX, 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 AY53 AZX registered?

AY53 AZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AY53 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 AZX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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