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AA08 DWY

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DWY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 103,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre that badley perrished/cracked cords are visable - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,875 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,592 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,572 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working top up. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre lamp on.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,681 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high tried adjusting it but it wont move up or down (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,171 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 50,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,992 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 DWY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

AA08 DWY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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