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AE04 DRZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

198,402 mi
Last recorded198,402 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 198,402 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer replaced with straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 198,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Rear Silecer, replaced with straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 185,980 miles

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

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Fail 3 Oct 2024 185,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

VEHICLE HAS CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 169,119 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 169,117 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 166,435 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 166,410 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 159,618 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values inspection lamp on (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

both headlamp pattern poor

Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 150,067 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,027 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,268 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,268 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,901 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,847 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2015 84,064 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,396 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 75,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,299 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,209 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front brake discs slightly lipped.

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on inside

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,026 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 DRZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AE04 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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