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AO12 DFU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 48,030 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 46,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,928 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 43,886 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 41,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 41,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,621 miles

Centre exhaust clamp defective

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,424 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 34,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,372 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 14,246 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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AO12 DFU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 DFU registered?

AO12 DFU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AO12 DFU safe to buy?

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