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AO51 ACX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,145 mi
Last recorded145,145 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ACX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 145,145 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 144,973 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV GAITER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 133,213 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 133,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,740 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 114,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 112,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 110,033 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 110,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,066 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 80,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,724 miles

Offside front tyre well worn

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,436 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked

o/s/f tyre depth getting low

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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AO51 ACX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 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 AO51 ACX, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 ACX registered?

AO51 ACX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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