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A23 PLR

2001 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 119,791 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 119,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 May 2026 65,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,007 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 55,088 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,044 miles

Front under shield damaged slightly lose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills have been damaged bent in

Pass 3 May 2023 46,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,806 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2023 112,806 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel bolts hand tight only on n/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 39,976 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,431 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 36,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 330,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,881 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side tray to under tray insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side tray to under tray insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,587 miles

gear box level plug loose and coming out . re fit and tighten up correctly

Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,587 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

gear box level plug loose and coming out . re fit and tighten up correctly

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,715 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

All 4 tyres perished

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,375 miles

under-trays

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,395 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 85,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,569 miles

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,769 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 17,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,117 miles

windscreen sticker / sun visor fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,524 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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A23 PLR is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 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 A23 PLR, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A23 PLR registered?

A23 PLR is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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The MOT history for A23 PLR shows 41 tests with a 85.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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