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AV16 VAD

2016 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Fabia39,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 40,142 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 40,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 38,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 36,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,633 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 33,270 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 33,271 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,884 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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AV16 VAD is a 2016 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV16 VAD, 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 AV16 VAD registered?

AV16 VAD is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is AV16 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 VAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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