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AE54 COU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,441 mi
Last recorded133,441 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 COU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear silencer outter casing corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear silencer outter casing corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i9nner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,699 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 102,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,385 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,033 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,084 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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AE54 COU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 COU, 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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What year was AE54 COU registered?

AE54 COU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AE54 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 COU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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