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AU04 LDC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 110,146 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2019 110,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,137 miles

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 90,710 miles

front exhaust has minor leak

headlamps deteriorating

nearside track rod end has slight play

Fail 9 May 2017 90,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front exhaust has minor leak

headlamps deteriorating

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,089 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn and has cut in sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,815 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn and has cut in sidewall

parking brake effort just met

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,793 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,481 miles

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

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

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

wipers split

Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,481 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

wipers split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,999 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,383 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall very thin / kerbed

Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre side wall very thin / kerbed

Pass 7 Jun 2008 38,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 38,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,653 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre as a nail in tread

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 LDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AU04 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

AU04 LDC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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