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AY51 DTZ

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,988 mi
Last recorded110,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,988 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 96,777 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 96,777 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,123 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 82,116 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,947 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,947 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,460 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 67,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DTZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AY51 DTZ, 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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What year was AY51 DTZ registered?

AY51 DTZ is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AY51 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 DTZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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