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AD54 CTX

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,744 mi
Last recorded133,744 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 133,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2025 127,180 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting points and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 127,180 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting points and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 120,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 114,700 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,700 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Aux belt deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 104,448 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 100,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,015 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 69,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

O/S/R brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,553 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,950 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres perrished and slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,486 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AD54 CTX is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD54 CTX, 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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AD54 CTX is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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