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VX04 AVP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 AVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 119,270 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,847 miles

Nearside Front rackend slight play

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

auxiliary

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,816 miles

Offside Front rackend slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 76,225 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,958 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

os front tyre starting to perish and crack

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to perish and crack ,ns slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,526 miles

Child seat fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn slightly

ns rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,980 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,980 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,560 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre Slight Cut In Side Wall

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,425 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,819 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,701 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 AVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

VX04 AVP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is VX04 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 AVP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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