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A3 DOV

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 65,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside both has cracks along the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,658 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,044 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 58,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected emitting white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 53,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,182 miles

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,182 miles

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,798 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,479 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 23,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 23,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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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A3 DOV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,633 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 DOV, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 DOV registered?

A3 DOV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2014.

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