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AV54 HWL

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,907 mi
Last recorded248,907 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 248,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 245,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 233,750 miles

Centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Feb 2018 219,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 203,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 188,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 173,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 173,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 152,524 miles

both front fog lamps damaged

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

engine under tray insecure at rear

nial in o/s/r tyre close to side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2014 152,524 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front fog lamps damaged

engine under tray insecure at rear

nial in o/s/r tyre close to side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,376 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 129,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads o/s low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,280 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres inner edges starting to wear lower than rest of tyre perfectly legal but advise checking every month or so

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,639 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs corroded

slight imbalance fornt brakes

slight play n/s and o/s inner track rod end joints o/s worse. Repair recommended

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,254 miles

rear discs slight corrosion rust ring

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 61,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,481 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,474 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 HWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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