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VX03 AFU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 134,722 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deterating

Fail 21 Jul 2026 134,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear silencer deterating

Pass 19 Aug 2025 129,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2025 129,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 126,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2023 123,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2023 123,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 121,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlight dull

Fail 18 May 2022 121,178 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlight dull

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,819 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 113,819 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,895 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,895 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,834 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 84,277 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm and tyre cracking 185/60/14 82h

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,488 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,329 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 AFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VX03 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

VX03 AFU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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