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AU12 WVW

2012 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,336 mi
Last recorded84,336 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 84,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEAR FAIL! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17/84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEAR FAIL! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 65,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 46,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,947 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 27,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 22,345 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,368 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 WVW is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

AU12 WVW is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 WVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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