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VX03 AEV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,198 mi
Last recorded67,198 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AEV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 67,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 66,823 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 66,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,671 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,377 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,973 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 36,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,307 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,866 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracking between tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 18,717 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,883 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 AEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

VX03 AEV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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