2003 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · AE03 OXW

The Skoda Fabia presents a clean roadworthiness record with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 July 2024 at 97,747 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an earlier failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2023 at 91,124 miles and July 2022 at 84,525 miles also closed with passes and no advisories, so the vehicle shows no worsening pattern of wear across the three-year window. Recorded mileage sits at 97,747 against a 2003 build, averaging roughly 4,250 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent: 6,599 miles between July 2022 and July 2023, then 6,623 miles to July 2024. Low yearly use for a 23-year-old car implies lighter mechanical loading, though extended standing periods common with such mileage can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unnoticed. The DVSA data is sparse, listing no advisories on any test, which limits insight into consumable condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely intermittent use. The tester logged no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions failures, yet 23 years of service without recorded advisories does not confirm absence of underlying rust in sills or subframes. Verify the July 2024 failure with no defects by checking the V5C and test certificate, as the duplicate same-day entry suggests a clerical reversal. Absent in-person proof of tyre tread depth and wiper blade condition, treat those as unknown consumables requiring immediate assessment.