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AA08 DVC

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,207 mi
Last recorded84,207 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DVC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover not fixed (5.3.2 (b))

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 27 Sep 2018 54,472 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 21,783 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 21,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 19,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 17,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,119 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 15,119 miles

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

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 DVC is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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