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AO51 HCG

2001 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,612 mi
Last recorded60,612 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 60,612 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 60,610 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,302 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,361 miles

Engine light is on

Mid and rear exhaust is deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and close to limit approx. 2.5-3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 52,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Mid and rear exhaust is deteriorating

Engine light is on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and close to limit approx. 2.5-3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,711 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,310 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 49,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,912 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,903 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,109 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,165 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 HCG is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

AO51 HCG is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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