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AA08 DWG

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,264 mi
Last recorded108,264 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 108,264 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023

Alternator belt slightly noisy

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window switch inoperative, Both side fronts

Fail 14 Aug 2023

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Alternator belt slightly noisy

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window switch inoperative, Both side fronts

Pass 13 Aug 2022 106,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 106,868 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 101,619 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,208 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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 25 Jun 2012 36,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,521 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 DWG is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

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

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