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AF02 OVD

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,179 mi
Last recorded141,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 OVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 141,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 141,129 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 134,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,894 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,219 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

rear box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

rear box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,213 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 90,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,847 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on the dash

exhaust system corroded in places

front both headlight aim bit faint

nearside rear slight brake binding

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engin e management light flickered during emissions test

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,622 miles

engin e management light flickered during emissions test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,237 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,021 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,021 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Foot brakes slightly spongy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,769 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 33,130 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

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

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

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 OVD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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