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AO51 HBN

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 108,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system is very heavily corroded

noise coming from offside front drive shaft when rotating wheel

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,114 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bounces across screen advise change both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

exhaust system is very heavily corroded

noise coming from offside front drive shaft when rotating wheel

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes fitted off centre

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Gearbox apears to be noisy in opperation

Offsidde front lower arm rear mounting bush outer casing damaged

Offside door mirror shroud damaged

Offside floor under tray insecure

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside front sidelamp dim

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 89,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes fitted off centre

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Gearbox apears to be noisy in opperation

Offsidde front lower arm rear mounting bush outer casing damaged

Offside door mirror shroud damaged

Offside floor under tray insecure

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside front sidelamp dim

Offside rear tyre aged and worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,057 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)

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

o/s/f tyre begining to split/perish in treads

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,107 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,957 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,059 miles

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

o/s/ mirror cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,511 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,894 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,727 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 HBN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

AO51 HBN is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AO51 HBN safe to buy?

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