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VN04 AVU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,475 mi
Last recorded131,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,475 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,345 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE OK AT TEST

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Pass 5 Apr 2017 122,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,850 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,356 miles

corrision on rear exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,819 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,355 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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VN04 AVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN04 AVU, 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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What year was VN04 AVU registered?

VN04 AVU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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