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AE51 DXK

2001 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,699 mi
Last recorded97,699 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia71,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DXK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 97,699 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

hand brake travel becoming poor

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,610 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust clamps corroded.

near side front outer drive shaft boot poor.

off ide front outer track rod end worn.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,238 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

hand brake travel poor.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,092 miles

both sides rear tyres slightly perished & treads getting low.

exhaust system corroded in places.

o/s track rod end slightly worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both sides rear tyres slightly perished & treads getting low.

exhaust system corroded in places.

o/s track rod end slightly worn.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,429 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake flex hoses slightly deteriorated.

both sides front lower suspension arms inner rear bushs badly worn.

both sides front shockers damp.

both sides headlamp lenses deteriorated.

o/s/f tyre inner tread area getting low.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,054 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 76,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 74,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,750 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 66,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,034 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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AE51 DXK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE51 DXK, 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 AE51 DXK registered?

AE51 DXK is a 2001 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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