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AE05 FDG

2005 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FDG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 81,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 76,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,546 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 72,541 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,310 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 59,892 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,766 miles

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,275 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,668 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front seat belt webbing is twisted

Pass 28 Jan 2014 37,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,362 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 24,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,455 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,093 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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AE05 FDG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,747 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 AE05 FDG, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 FDG registered?

AE05 FDG is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AE05 FDG safe to buy?

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