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AO51 AET

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,626 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake just met minimum performance. Recommend inspection/repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake just met minimum performance. Recommend inspection/repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 107,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 96,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 86,988 miles

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

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

O/S/ Rear tyre outer wall starting to perrish.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,030 miles

Slight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 10 May 2011 72,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,897 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 46,527 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,341 miles

Osf tyre mildly perished and low on inner tread edge †

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 AET is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AET, 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 AET registered?

AO51 AET is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AO51 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 AET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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