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AO51 BHX

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,303 mi
Last recorded108,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 106,576 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush,just passable,advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat backrest lower hinge broken,considered secure enough but advise sorting

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 92,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,195 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamps corroded just passable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,735 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamps corroded just passable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (185/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,676 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,207 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,975 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 57,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,319 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 56,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,731 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,730 miles

o/s and n/s/r s/absorber bump stops broken

Fail 28 Aug 2008 48,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s and n/s/r s/absorber bump stops broken

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,527 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked & adrift

rear bump stops perished

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,324 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f anti-roll bar sleeve cracked & adrift

rear bump stops perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2005 24,813 miles

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

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

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,813 miles

rear bump stops perishing

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 BHX is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

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

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