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AE51 OBZ

2002 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,464 mi
Last recorded141,464 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 OBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,464 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 141,464 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,413 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 137,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust section corroded outer skin

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,596 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear silencer corroded lossing outer skin not blowing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,560 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Sep 2014 128,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 122,579 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 119,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,369 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 115,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,881 miles

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

Nearside CV gaiter clip fractured.

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,713 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 63,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AE51 OBZ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 68,116 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 AE51 OBZ, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 OBZ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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