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AF13 VUB

2013 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Skoda Fabia49,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VUB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,378 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,123 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 97,312 miles

parking brake almost at top of travel

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 83,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,884 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 75,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,395 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 57,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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AF13 VUB is a 2013 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 49,958 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 AF13 VUB, 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 13 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF13 VUB registered?

AF13 VUB is a 2013 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is AF13 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VUB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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