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OIL 5491

2002 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,853 mi
Last recorded211,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi70,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5491
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic Sdi
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 211,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 211,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 201,832 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 201,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 190,682 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 190,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 184,696 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,194 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 152,840 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 152,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 152,400 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi?

Based on 947 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,260
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
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OIL 5491 is a 2002 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 70,462 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OIL 5491, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OIL 5491 registered?

OIL 5491 is a 2002 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is OIL 5491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 5491 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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