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OV54 AWU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,318 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,318 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 110,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,270 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,156 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust silencer weak and corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,876 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,092 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 35,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,520 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,317 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 14,317 miles

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

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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OV54 AWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OV54 AWU, 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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OV54 AWU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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