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AF02 OPW

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OPW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 152,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly opaque

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 12 Aug 2020 152,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly opaque

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,815 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shocker shrouds detached

Fail 19 Aug 2019 146,812 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment xs travel (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shocker shrouds detached

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,613 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip on screen zone a.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip on screen zone a.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,145 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced some fogging. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw. ()

front No plate damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 121,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint, heavy corrosion on all rear section. (7.1.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced some fogging. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw. ()

front No plate damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lamps slightly fogged (1.7.5a)

exhaust system in general deterioration

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,004 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 105,998 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,809 miles

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

exhaust system,corrosion and deterioration

front brake disc's worn

front tyres scrubbing

Fail 1 Aug 2013 99,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust system,corrosion and deterioration

front brake disc's worn

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,108 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2011 85,266 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 85,266 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2010 80,805 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,805 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 73,578 miles

rear exhaust silencer cover corroding

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Pass 19 Aug 2008 64,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear bump stops broken

Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bump stops broken

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,091 miles

clutch very worn hard to drive

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,334 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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AF02 OPW is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AF02 OPW, 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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AF02 OPW is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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