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AO51 MDY

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,763 mi
Last recorded80,763 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 MDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,763 miles

Handbrake balance poor - efficiency passed

Horn only operates when pushed from centre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 80,763 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses matted - polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Handbrake balance poor - efficiency passed

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps aiming too high - adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Horn only operates when pushed from centre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,280 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,045 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,045 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust sleeve in poor condition

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,604 miles

steering, suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,270 miles

Steering and suspension components very rusty

Pass 28 May 2019 75,632 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

steering/suspension components rusty

Fail 22 May 2019 75,624 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

steering/suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,027 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cut but not canvas

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,252 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cut/deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,252 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cut/deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,616 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,152 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,152 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,756 miles

brake pads getting thin

brakes binding

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,745 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,691 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 MDY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

AO51 MDY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AO51 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 MDY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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