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SN03 AFD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,672 mi
Last recorded102,672 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 AFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,672 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 102,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,516 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 61,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Evidence of CV grease on N/S/F.

Long handbrake travel.

N/S/F wheel rim damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,126 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/S/F tyre tread worn low on inner edge & only just acceptable.

Fail 20 Dec 2008 44,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn low.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/S/F tyre tread worn low on inner edge & only just acceptable.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,433 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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SN03 AFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN03 AFD, 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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SN03 AFD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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