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AA08 DRZ

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2025 140,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe & Centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Hand brake high

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2024 136,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 136,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 132,058 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 121,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 112,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,956 miles

Exhaust deteriorated (back box)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated (back box)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,148 miles

Exhaust poor condition (back box)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 94,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust poor condition (back box)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar link ball joint securing threads not visible

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,924 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose mount lose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar link ball joint securing threads not visible

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Slight travel to foot pedal

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fixed base, unable to check seat belt buckle ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fixed base, unable to check seat belt buckle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,377 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,635 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,519 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,681 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,738 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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AA08 DRZ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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