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AY04 AFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 145,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

flexy exhaust at front deteriorated

o/s sill corroded / pin holes o/s/f

Fail 26 Mar 2025 136,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop broken

flexy exhaust at front deteriorated

o/s sill corroded / pin holes o/s/f

Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,246 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 126,454 miles

o/s/r suspension bump stop broken

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,201 miles

Offside Rear bump stop split

back exhaust box outer skin corroded and splitting

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,376 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,657 miles

o/s/r brake binding on very tite

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,757 miles

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

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

n/s/r bumpstop broken

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,744 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,588 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,063 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,729 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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AY04 AFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY04 AFU, 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 AY04 AFU registered?

AY04 AFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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