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AA08 DVW

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,718 mi
Last recorded81,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 80,798 miles

Rear heat shield hanging down on back box

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,605 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 78,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,812 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 76,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 52,982 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 44,955 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 29,766 miles

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

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 DVW is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

AA08 DVW is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is AA08 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 DVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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