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AF12 OWU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (195/55 r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,668 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has lift when hanging

Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,668 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount has lift when hanging

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/55 515) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,313 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished/split

Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension bump stops perished/split

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,367 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Slightly Perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Slightly Perished

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,776 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,318 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge (toe and heal)

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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AF12 OWU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 AF12 OWU, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF12 OWU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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