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AU04 FWB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,252 mi
Last recorded42,252 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 42,252 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both edges all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 42,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 42,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 42,150 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 41,813 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested pads worn out (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,651 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules have corrosion on them but still ok. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip and crack in o/s bottom but not in drivers view of road. (3.2 (a) (i))

standard undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,411 miles

Offside front tyre has deep cracks in tread

Undertrays fitted, Some underbody parts not inspected.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, bald on extreme inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,728 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge,

Offside Front tyre is bald on extreme inner edge,

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

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,591 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides, (8.1.2a)

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' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and full length undertrays fitted,

Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 27,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,378 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 29 Mar 2012 21,780 miles

Both rear tyreshave deep cracks in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyreshave deep cracks in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,219 miles

both rear tyres have perish cracks in but not reaching cords yet.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have perish cracks in but not reaching cords yet.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,573 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,281 miles

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

all tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,202 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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AU04 FWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FWB, 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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AU04 FWB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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