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AO04 UNW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,938 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,157 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 47,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2023 43,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 40,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,018 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60H14 85H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 20,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 12,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 6,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 6,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs becoming corroded

front number plate becoming slightly detached

Pass 8 Apr 2011 6,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,605 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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AO04 UNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 AO04 UNW, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO04 UNW registered?

AO04 UNW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is AO04 UNW safe to buy?

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