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AF52 OSD

2002 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

192,335 mi
Last recorded192,335 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia68,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OSD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 192,335 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light on

Fail 6 Aug 2021 192,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light on

Pass 26 Jun 2020 185,477 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Fail 19 Jun 2020 185,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

N/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Pass 19 Aug 2019 182,051 miles

outer skin of backbox corroded/loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor loose/insecure, not affecting drivers view

Rear bump stops deteriorated

coil light flashing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 182,051 miles

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor loose/insecure, not affecting drivers view

Rear bump stops deteriorated

coil light flashing

outer skin of backbox corroded/loose

Pass 4 Sep 2018 175,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sun visor loose/insecure, not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

outer skin of back box corroded

unable to open boot lid

Fail 31 Aug 2018 175,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sun visor loose/insecure, not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

outer skin of back box corroded

unable to open boot lid

Pass 17 Aug 2017 170,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside slight play in steering rack tie rod

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.A.1)

undertray

Fail 16 Aug 2017 170,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside slight play in steering rack tie rod

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.A.1)

undertray

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front head lamp beam images slightly distorted

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 162,783 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' both windsrceen wippers park in upright position (8.3.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak oil filler cap missing found near fan housing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front head lamp beam images slightly distorted

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 154,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper blades dont always sit at the bottom of the screen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wiper blade park function faulty but not materially affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Sep 2014 145,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wiper blade park function faulty but not materially affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 138,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 128,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 116,920 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 116,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,444 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 95,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,451 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 60,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,869 miles

exhaust tail box corroding

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 OSD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2002 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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