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AO51 HCA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,915 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obstructing view of some testable components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,076 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,905 miles

temp warning light flashing on

Fail 5 Nov 2019 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alternator belt perished

rear wiper blade split

temp warning light flashing on

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,568 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,234 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,637 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,161 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 60,161 miles

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

alternator belt split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,170 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,009 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,009 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,198 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,172 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,446 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 22,076 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 HCA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

AO51 HCA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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