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AX04 NPU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,858 mi
Last recorded73,858 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,858 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 73,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin excessively corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing repaired with tape

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

coolant leak from fan switch

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,664 miles

Coolant leak Slight coolant leak at radiator fan switch ()

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near limit and perished and cracked, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,748 miles

ABS lamp is dull and flickers before going out

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no reverse lights

plastic trays fitted to underneath vehicle.

rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,591 miles

front number plate damaged.

oil leak from oil filter housing.

plastic trays fitted.

rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 40,093 miles

EML light on.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust back box corroded

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,801 miles

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

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

rear exhaust back box rusty and corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,255 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (165/70 R14)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 32,344 miles

Exhaust tail box rusted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Very slight brake bind on both front brakes

Pass 23 May 2013 30,951 miles

Exhaust tail box rusted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2013 30,925 miles

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

Exhaust tail box rusted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2012 28,307 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2011 25,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,412 miles

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 20 May 2009 20,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,182 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2007 13,444 miles

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

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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AX04 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX04 NPU, 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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What year was AX04 NPU registered?

AX04 NPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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