2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · AO12 XAV
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 89,160 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO12 XAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 89,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AO12 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (AO12 XAV) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO12 XAV Mileage History
- 21/07/202270,139 mi
- 07/07/202375,850 mi+5,711 mi
- 14/06/202481,442 mi+5,592 mi
- 05/06/202589,045 mi+7,603 mi
- 10/06/202589,160 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 6,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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