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AU12 UAT

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UAT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 78,871 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,422 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 73,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,973 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 69,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Water pump leaking **Attention advised ASAP**

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear heat shield is loose

Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,688 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,541 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,695 miles

nsf tyre inner wall splitting

Fail 17 Jan 2018 45,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,112 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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AU12 UAT is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 AU12 UAT, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 UAT registered?

AU12 UAT is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 UAT safe to buy?

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