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AO51 AEP

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,533 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,531 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,570 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,570 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,321 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear perished in tread

Offside Front perished in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 43,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear perished in tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front perished in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,544 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar slip collars deteriorated but no excessive movement

o/s front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 39,076 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,626 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 33,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 20,003 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,228 miles

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

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 AEP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AO51 AEP, 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 AEP registered?

AO51 AEP is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is AO51 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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