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AA08 DWP

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,157 mi
Last recorded186,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 186,157 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2026 186,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2025 179,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2024 170,035 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2024 170,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2023 160,137 miles

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

rear exhaust ( backbox) slightly rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,049 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2021 146,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 146,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 143,453 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 143,453 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,510 miles

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

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

rear exhaust backbox outerskin is corroded slightly

Pass 15 May 2018 131,057 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers worn

Fail 15 May 2018 131,057 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers worn

Pass 9 May 2017 122,747 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 122,747 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 106,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 84,596 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 84,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 74,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 74,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 57,087 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 DWP is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

AA08 DWP is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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