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OU04 AVG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,756 mi
Last recorded175,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AVG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2022 175,756 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 170,914 miles

Engine MIL on

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Headlamps losing definition of pattern emmitted.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 170,914 miles

Engine MIL on

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

Headlamps losing definition of pattern emmitted.

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 167,656 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

headlamp wash system inoperative

Fail 15 Jul 2020 167,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp wash system inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2019 163,092 miles

Both headlamp lenses oxidised and diffusing pattern emitted.

Both sill panels have significant surface corrosion.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges - tracking may need resetting.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Washer reservoir leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2019 163,092 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses oxidised and diffusing pattern emitted.

Both sill panels have significant surface corrosion.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges - tracking may need resetting.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Washer reservoir leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,215 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 155,215 miles

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 143,539 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 131,487 miles

Windscreen cracked but not affecting driver's view of the road.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 131,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen cracked but not affecting driver's view of the road.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 119,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 97,508 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 72,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,683 miles

Front pads worn low, Discs ridged

Handbrake operation high

N/S/R Bump stop split away

Rear pads worn low, discs pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,554 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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OU04 AVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU04 AVG, 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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OU04 AVG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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