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AO51 AEA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,951 mi
Last recorded163,951 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AEA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 154,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 136,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 136,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 45,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,521 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers dropped from upper mounting

Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 42,999 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,999 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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AO51 AEA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

AO51 AEA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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