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AF51 LNK

2002 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

192,803 mi
Last recorded192,803 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LNK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 192,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres cracked and split on inner walls

Fail 23 Mar 2026 192,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres cracked and split on inner walls

Pass 19 Mar 2025 187,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear tyres split on sidewalls

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 180,780 miles

headlamp lenses cloudy

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack boot twisted

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

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2023 173,777 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 24 Mar 2023 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 4 Mar 2021 169,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 169,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 155,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 28 May 2019 155,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated catch siezed (3.1 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2018 142,716 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 125,452 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 125,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,164 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 115,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 101,143 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 30 May 2013 99,860 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 99,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,276 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 96,276 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2010 86,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 86,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 76,148 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2009 76,148 miles

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

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

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

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 7 May 2008 66,023 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 55,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 41,686 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 LNK is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AF51 LNK, 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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AF51 LNK is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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