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AU16 VDV

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,117 mi
Last recorded146,117 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,117 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 146,117 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion and slight de lamination on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AU16 VDV is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 39,476 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 AU16 VDV, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 VDV registered?

AU16 VDV is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AU16 VDV safe to buy?

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