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AU16 VDX

2016 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VDX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,021 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,255 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,936 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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AU16 VDX is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

AU16 VDX is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is AU16 VDX safe to buy?

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