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BV03 AFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,927 mi
Last recorded49,927 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 49,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 49,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 46,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 46,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,751 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,000 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,880 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,751 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,717 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,765 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 17,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,645 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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BV03 AFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BV03 AFX, 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 BV03 AFX registered?

BV03 AFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BV03 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 AFX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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