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AE04 VWB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,421 mi
Last recorded132,421 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 132,421 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 132,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 131,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,859 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 124,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 118,804 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,170 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,086 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 112,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,376 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,577 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,985 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,745 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,136 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 VWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 VWB registered?

AE04 VWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AE04 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VWB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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