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AO12 AUA

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,942 mi
Last recorded104,942 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,942 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 104,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,701 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,015 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2024 92,002 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust deteriorating and rear shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,787 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and clamps corroded

minor windscreen damage

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,787 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust and clamps corroded

minor windscreen damage

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,305 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating and clamps corroded

minor windscreen damage

Fail 3 Mar 2022 77,305 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating and clamps corroded

minor windscreen damage

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,744 miles

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

minor windscreen damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

minor windscreen damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,401 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

minor windscreen damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

minor windscreen damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamps corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,807 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated and clamps corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

item removed from drivers view

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

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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AO12 AUA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 AO12 AUA, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO12 AUA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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