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AA54 VRS

2005 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,231 mi
Last recorded120,231 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,231 miles

Back box exhaust outer skin loose / de-laminating

Back box heat shield loose

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Back box exhaust outer skin loose / de-laminating

Back box heat shield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 116,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,961 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,996 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,996 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,398 miles

Headlight lenses are deteriorating.

Wipers smear.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 35,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,054 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps misty

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,519 miles

deep cuts to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,153 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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AA54 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,747 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 AA54 VRS, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA54 VRS registered?

AA54 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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