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AA08 DNE

2008 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,341 mi
Last recorded191,341 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DNE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 191,341 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 177,389 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 165,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 165,319 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 154,952 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 154,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 148,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 148,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 142,492 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,685 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,253 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,995 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

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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AA08 DNE is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AA08 DNE, 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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AA08 DNE is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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