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AB885TA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,485 mi
Last recorded145,485 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB885TA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,485 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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AB885TA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB885TA, 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 AB885TA registered?

AB885TA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AB885TA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB885TA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB885TA have outstanding finance?

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