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VX03 AED

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,372 mi
Last recorded65,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AED
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 65,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 60,620 miles

Engine noisy

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,126 miles

rattling/ grinding noise o/s of engine

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

rattling/ grinding noise o/s of engine

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 32,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear Tyre cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

nearside rear Tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,760 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 28,760 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,011 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,360 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,862 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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VX03 AED is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX03 AED, 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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VX03 AED is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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