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AO51 AEW

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AEW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,040 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 111,554 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 111,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 72,375 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,375 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,223 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 105,223 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,902 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 97,335 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 87,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 73,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,715 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 AEW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?

AO51 AEW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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