2005 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · VU05 OTL
2005 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 183,225 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 OTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2023
- 183,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 OTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Fabia (VU05 OTL) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU05 OTL Mileage History
- 02/12/2021162,495 mi
- 14/12/2022175,040 mi+12,545 mi
- 14/12/2022175,046 mi+6 mi
- 02/12/2023183,225 mi+8,179 mi
Average of roughly 10,377 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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