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AF51 AEA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 AEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,539 miles

engine noisey

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear washer jet not working

Rear wiper blade smearing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,238 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine light on

o/s rear brake disc excessively pitted and scored

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

o/s rear brake disc excessively pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine light on

o/s rear brake disc excessively pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,356 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,354 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine and airbag light on

n/s front tyre just legal inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,656 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,907 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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AF51 AEA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 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 AF51 AEA, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 AEA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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