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VX03 AFK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,659 mi
Last recorded69,659 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 66,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,235 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced + offside (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

power steering pipe wet with oil

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced + offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

power steering pipe wet with oil

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,125 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,090 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,088 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,178 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,127 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,202 miles

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

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

offside & nearside front brake pads half worn

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,871 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 AFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX03 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

VX03 AFK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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