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AU62 VUX

2012 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,341 mi
Last recorded72,341 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VUX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,341 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished / cracked , but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished / cracked , but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 72,134 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished / cracked , but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished / cracked , but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 59,737 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking/service brake low on braking effort

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,402 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,715 miles

Offside rear tyre becoming perished in tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,283 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 27,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU62 VUX is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AU62 VUX, 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 AU62 VUX registered?

AU62 VUX is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AU62 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 VUX 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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