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AY04 AHG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,072 mi
Last recorded106,072 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 106,072 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 99,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.068 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and centre (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,082 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 94,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,724 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2016 81,707 miles

EML Light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust has part of the the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2015 76,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

rear exhaust has part of the the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,890 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 62,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,795 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 22,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,799 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 AHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHG, 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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AY04 AHG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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