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AV54 CVU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

300,401 mi
Last recorded300,401 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 300,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer outter sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 298,153 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both outer sills corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe + suspension arms corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 298,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Both outer sills corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe + suspension arms corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 295,289 miles

Front fog lamps damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 291,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight corrosion on front nearside outer sill

both front fog lights damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2022 285,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 280,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 277,418 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 262,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2019 262,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 16 Mar 2018 248,757 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 248,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 234,758 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 234,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 221,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 221,687 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 208,231 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside front CV boot deteriorated.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 194,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box rusty.

front brake discs getting rusty.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 194,042 miles

exhaust back box rusty.

front brake discs getting rusty.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 173,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 151,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc rusty.

rear exhaust back box rusty.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both fear tyres out of shape and offside getting low.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,722 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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AV54 CVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 AV54 CVU, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 CVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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