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CV04 GAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 GAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 155,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 148,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,479 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 145,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 143,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,488 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2019 141,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 141,006 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,354 miles

Coolant leak

Covers/undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 138,309 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower engine/gearbox mounting, would suspect this is causing noise on start up, however would advise further investigation into other mounts to be sure this hasn't deteriorated others (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Covers/undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,333 miles

Rear some corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 18 Aug 2017 134,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear some corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,757 miles

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,186 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 4 Oct 2014 110,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,152 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2013 102,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 102,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,916 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,511 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,622 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CV04 GAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CV04 GAU, 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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CV04 GAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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