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VX04 AUT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 AUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 127,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 121,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,693 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,693 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,245 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,604 miles

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 72,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 65,588 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,780 miles

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

no lock o/s handbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

poss' engine mounting or stabilizer worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,807 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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VX04 AUT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 VX04 AUT, 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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VX04 AUT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VX04 AUT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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