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AS03 TNO

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,242 mi
Last recorded128,242 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 TNO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 128,242 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 75,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,472 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,954 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,357 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 59,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 46,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,919 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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AS03 TNO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AS03 TNO, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AS03 TNO registered?

AS03 TNO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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