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AU04 ZDL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,281 mi
Last recorded123,281 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,736 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 110,990 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2021 110,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 109,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 104,533 miles

edged/worn tyre o/s/f

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 101,152 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriated.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,745 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,745 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,721 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 85,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 May 2014 85,745 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2012 63,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,594 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,357 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 43,357 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2009 35,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,605 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 ZDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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