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AY04 GLF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,376 mi
Last recorded167,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GLF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 167,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 167,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 115,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 115,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,683 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,763 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,763 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates getting discoloured!

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,483 miles

both number plates getting discoloured!

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 GLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

AY04 GLF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 GLF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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