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DG54 ETU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,767 mi
Last recorded117,767 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 117,767 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 111,198 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 103,259 miles

Engine cover and undershilds fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

sign of light oil leak from under engine.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre saw-toothed on inner edge

offside rear tyre saw-toothed on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,703 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall fine cut advise renew tyre a s a p

n/s/r tyre inner side wall/tread cracking near to cord at max limit advise renew tyre a s a p

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cut near to cord to max limit advise renew tyre a s a p

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,115 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall bead please keep checked

o/s head light aduster broken had to rework lamp for aim hight pass please keep checked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,834 miles

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

advise full brake measurement check

both front and rear brake discs worn

both front and rear brake pads look low

Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise full brake measurement check

both front and rear brake discs worn

both front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,827 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,714 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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DG54 ETU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DG54 ETU, 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 DG54 ETU registered?

DG54 ETU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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