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A5 DMG

2014 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,544 mi
Last recorded68,544 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 57,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 51,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 51,458 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure to rear new exhaust parts not tight . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,428 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 41,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,351 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 30,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 23,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A5 DMG is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A5 DMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 DMG registered?

A5 DMG is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2014.

Is A5 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DMG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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