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AU04 FVN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,937 mi
Last recorded116,937 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FVN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,937 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage confined to lower nearside, and is, as yet, not in direct line of drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 95,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage confined to lower nearside, and is, as yet, not in direct line of drivers view of the road. (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,769 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,411 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,098 miles

n/s/r bump stop starting to perish

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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AU04 FVN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 AU04 FVN, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU04 FVN registered?

AU04 FVN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is AU04 FVN safe to buy?

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