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AD05 AYF

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,039 mi
Last recorded94,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,039 miles

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

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Fail 20 Jan 2026 94,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines, exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,182 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear tyres wearing on edges 185/60/14

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,486 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILECCER CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 75,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILECCER CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CORROSION REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges + 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp beam images slightly blurred

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,364 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,545 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted between front & rear axles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,403 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

N/S Wiper poor

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 35,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear discs corroded

N/S Wiper poor

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,295 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 12 Feb 2009 18,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,225 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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AD05 AYF is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD05 AYF, 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 AD05 AYF registered?

AD05 AYF is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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