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AE04 DSU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,646 mi
Last recorded164,646 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 DSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 164,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 164,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 161,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2023 153,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 153,782 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 141,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 133,263 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,176 miles

n/s and o/s dip beams slightly hazy

Fail 9 Feb 2016 130,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s dip beams slightly hazy

Pass 11 Feb 2015 125,954 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 125,954 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 119,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 114,285 miles

rear brake discs rusty

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,285 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 104,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,706 miles

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

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 DSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DSU, 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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What year was AE04 DSU registered?

AE04 DSU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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