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VX04 AVJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,753 mi
Last recorded177,753 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 AVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 177,753 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 177,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 158,516 miles

advise shocks damp on rear

engine light on dash

inspection light on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 158,516 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both on arches (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% brighter (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225*40*18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on dash

inspection light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 131,568 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,739 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,084 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,965 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,323 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,217 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 AVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVJ, 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 VX04 AVJ registered?

VX04 AVJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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