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AU04 XXM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,823 mi
Last recorded137,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust sleeve and clamps rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2018 137,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm , rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working intermittant fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm , rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust sleeve and clamps rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2017 134,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 125,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 117,766 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,080 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)

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

n/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

n/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,651 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,213 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 XXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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