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AD56 AVJ

2007 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Fabia65,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 AVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,697 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,806 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 109,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2024 106,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 106,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,216 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 83,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 83,685 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,125 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deterioated

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

small blow on exhaust flexi

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,125 miles

Offside Front 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 Rear bump stop deterioated

Offside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

small blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,699 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Upper engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,699 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops deterioated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,040 miles

small gearbox driveshaft leak o/s

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,360 miles

hand brake high

small gearbox leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres cracks in tread

hand brake high

o/s/gearbox leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,996 miles

front brake caliper slider covers missing & front whells very minor binding.

front wiper blades starting to split at ends.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,147 miles

front caliper slider covers missing.

misting of oil around diff housing.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,001 miles

front caliper slider covers are missing.

gearbox differential has a misting of oil.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,920 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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AD56 AVJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 65,840 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 AD56 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 19 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD56 AVJ registered?

AD56 AVJ is a 2007 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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