2001 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · X748 ADG
2001 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 113,402 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X748 ADG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 113,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X748 ADG 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 2001 Skoda Fabia (X748 ADG) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
X748 ADG Mileage History
- 28/10/2022110,944 mi
- 01/11/2023113,092 mi+2,148 mi
- 02/11/2023113,092 mi
- 14/10/2024113,402 mi+310 mi
- 15/10/2024113,402 mi
Average of roughly 1,250 miles per year across 5 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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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
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