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AO51 AEU

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,536 mi
Last recorded104,536 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 104,536 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 104,536 miles

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

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,155 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 82,074 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 82,074 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 80,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 71,431 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 May 2010 61,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,525 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear springs.

Pass 14 May 2008 40,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,001 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 36,001 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,236 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 AEU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

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

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