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AV51 MEG

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 MEG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 121,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure center clamp/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 89,829 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve clamps failed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 89,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust sleeve clamps failed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 83,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 81,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 36,404 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,025 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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AV51 MEG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV51 MEG, 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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AV51 MEG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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