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AO51 PTY

2001 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,091 mi
Last recorded175,091 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 PTY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 175,091 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 174,537 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 173,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 170,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 166,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 161,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 151,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,328 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,451 miles

Front anti roll bar linkage gaiters deteriorating

Windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Rear shock absorber covers adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,609 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 120,609 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,255 miles

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

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

undertray obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,696 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 71,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 56,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,820 miles

rear exhaust silenser becoming weak due to corriosion

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 PTY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PTY, 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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AO51 PTY is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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