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AO51 BHJ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,595 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,876 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,874 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 46,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,659 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,495 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

some play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,102 miles

wipers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,672 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,172 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,433 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 BHJ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

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

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