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AE04 HRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,369 mi
Last recorded112,369 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,369 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [ box]corroded and as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 112,316 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements discoloured across lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [ box]corroded and as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,868 miles

Rear brakes have slight drag

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,300 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,337 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 87,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,570 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread has small cracks at time of test okay

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread has small cracks at time of test okay

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,584 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,614 miles

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,863 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 41,288 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs and pads show signs of wear

rear brake discs and pads show signs of wear

Pass 13 May 2008 33,656 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 33,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 26,472 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 HRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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