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AF52 LRZ

2002 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 130,641 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 130,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,939 miles

headlamps faded / images weak

n/s parking brake low effort

o/s/f subframe damaged

parking brake low effort

Fail 14 Jan 2015 114,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamps faded / images weak

n/s parking brake low effort

o/s/f subframe damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box corroded

parking brake effenciency only just met

Fail 18 Jan 2014 106,597 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust tail box corroded

parking brake effenciency only just met

Pass 23 May 2013 105,233 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 89,664 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 89,664 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)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 79,072 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,321 miles

front susp bushes worn/split but no movement apparent,nsr tyre worn right to min limit,oil near min.

Fail 28 Feb 2007 39,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front susp bushes worn/split but no movement apparent,nsr tyre worn right to min limit,oil near min.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,202 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 LRZ is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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