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AE04 DPU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,288 mi
Last recorded131,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp/bracket weak

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 131,288 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replace bulb h7 (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp/bracket weak

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 125,405 miles

Engine management light and E.P.C lights on - see hand book.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 125,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light and E.P.C lights on - see hand book.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 115,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 115,813 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,193 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,058 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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AE04 DPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 AE04 DPU, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 DPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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