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AA08 DSO

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,428 mi
Last recorded80,428 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DSO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,663 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor section corroded heavily at front seat belt anchorage point with in 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 78,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,562 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust flexible meshing broken away and flexible fractured

Fail 1 May 2019 73,562 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust flexible meshing broken away and flexible fractured

Pass 11 May 2018 69,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear centre seat belt not inspected as cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 66,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to car seat being fitted

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight leak of power steering fluid (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2015 56,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,079 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,570 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 DSO is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

AA08 DSO is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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