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AF52 LOD

2002 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LOD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 127,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,735 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 108,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering rack (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 108,881 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint steering rack (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,311 miles

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

both rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,790 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,095 miles

Front offside steering rack tie rod slightly worn.

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front offside steering rack tie rod slightly worn.

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,834 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,788 miles

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

N/S/F strut top bearing slightly rough.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,257 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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AF52 LOD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF52 LOD, 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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What year was AF52 LOD registered?

AF52 LOD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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