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AV54 CWL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 132,277 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 120,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,994 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 109,994 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,350 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 98,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,595 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,092 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 25,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,492 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 16,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,134 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 8,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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