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S30 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,954 mi
Last recorded157,954 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,954 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 157,954 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 152,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 148,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 145,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,854 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,978 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front pads 65% worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,859 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 91,858 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,778 miles

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

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

front brake disc have a lip

front wipers smear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,582 miles

high level brake light partially inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,000 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,414 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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S30 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S30 VRS, 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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S30 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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