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AU04 LDF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LDF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,453 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limits! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Boot Struts No Longer Hold

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,713 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 93,158 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,827 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,056 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Axle Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 89,055 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both N/S and O/S Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Axle Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,017 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,017 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle Corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,422 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,165 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,173 miles

condition of offside front lower suspension arm bush

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,173 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated insecure (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condition of nearside front brake backplate

condition of offside front lower suspension arm bush

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,947 miles

corrosion in front suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,885 miles

slight binding of rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,667 miles

both rear tyres cracking tread face

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,142 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding sligtly

O/S/R tyre perrished

Rear tail box rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,082 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,082 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,995 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,950 miles

N/S/R bump stop split away

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/F wheel bearing noisey

N/S/R bump stop split away

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,652 miles

N/S/R bump stop split away

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,536 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 LDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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