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AE04 MDU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,360 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,407 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2015 108,407 miles

Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust in poor condition but no leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,421 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust in poor condition but no leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,848 miles

osf tyre worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf shock absorber damp

osf tyre worn

rear bumpstops splitt

rear exhaust corroded

rear indicators disscoloured

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,877 miles

rear ex/box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,786 miles

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

front arm rear bushes cracking

rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,272 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes cracking

handbrake travel

nsr brake discs slightly scored

rear brake application uneven

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2010 62,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes cracking

handbrake travel

nsr brake discs slightly scored

rear brake application uneven

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,511 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

front brake discs worm

rear exhasut deteriorated

rear tyres wornn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,522 miles

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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 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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