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A6 GDV

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,359 mi
Last recorded53,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 53,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top/mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 44,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 44,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 38,686 miles

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 38,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 24,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 22,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,675 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2018 21,072 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2018 21,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,227 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,237 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,916 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,949 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,308 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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A6 GDV is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 65,126 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 A6 GDV, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 GDV registered?

A6 GDV is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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The MOT history for A6 GDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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