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AD51 VTA

2001 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 137,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,215 miles

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

Nearside front worn inner edge

Offside front worn inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 129,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front worn inner edge

Offside front worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,151 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,450 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,954 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,826 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 83,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

body work has slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body work has slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,154 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,077 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AD51 VTA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 71,274 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 AD51 VTA, 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 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 VTA registered?

AD51 VTA is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for AD51 VTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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