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AU12 WVV

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,054 mi
Last recorded156,054 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 156,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 152,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,955 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 149,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (195/55/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 135,529 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 135,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,612 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 122,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,990 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,602 miles

both rear tyres low, perished, cracking and cuts 2012 2-3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,602 miles

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

both rear tyres low, perished, cracking and cuts 2012 2-3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,501 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 WVV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVV, 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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What year was AU12 WVV registered?

AU12 WVV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is AU12 WVV safe to buy?

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