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VX03 AEU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 103,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,042 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,233 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,721 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,144 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 35,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,945 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 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AEU, 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 VX03 AEU registered?

VX03 AEU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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