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AA08 DPZ

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,051 mi
Last recorded135,051 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 135,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to seat covers

Underbody sealed

Fail 18 Aug 2025 135,050 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to seat covers

Underbody sealed

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 122,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,149 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 110,092 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 84,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,525 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,071 miles

Both rear coil springs and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,071 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,365 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,849 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,342 miles

Oil leak

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 9 May 2011 30,342 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever has travel

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 DPZ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 AA08 DPZ, 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 AA08 DPZ registered?

AA08 DPZ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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