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AU04 FWE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

190,521 mi
Last recorded190,521 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FWE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 190,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 190,519 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements WONT TURN OFF (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 138,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 124,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 115,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 105,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,057 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 82,302 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,137 miles

nearside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,951 miles

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

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 FWE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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