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AU12 WVL

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper free play in strut mount in hang free position

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper free play in strut mount in hang free position

Pass 4 Dec 2024 109,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper free play in strut mount in hang free position

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper free play in strut mount in hang free position

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,024 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 102,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2022 93,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,317 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder removed ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2019 67,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder removed ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,989 miles

offside front tyre has minor cuts inside sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,649 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,427 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 39,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,469 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 33,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,584 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 WVL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WVL, 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.

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AU12 WVL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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