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AY51 DLD

2001 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,328 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,900 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 85,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,956 miles

Central exhaust sleeve,clamp's corroded/broken

Nearside Front steering rack gator twisted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,953 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (steering rack) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,314 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust clamp/sleave corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,714 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,031 miles

OFFside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,030 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFside rear tyre cracking

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

nearside wiper end split

Fail 24 Jul 2012 45,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,939 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Aug 2010 41,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,182 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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AY51 DLD is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 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 AY51 DLD, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 DLD is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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