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GR53 AUF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,227 mi
Last recorded94,227 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slight corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,702 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slight corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 81,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,725 miles

rear exhaust heat shield rattles

Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,722 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 50,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 50,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,903 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,319 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,317 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 26,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,075 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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GR53 AUF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GR53 AUF, 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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GR53 AUF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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