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AO51 MDU

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,021 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 67,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 48,066 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,607 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,607 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,656 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight bind on the brake

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,186 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,445 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

tail box in poor condition and weak

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 41,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,986 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 MDU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

AO51 MDU is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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