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AA08 DYF

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,595 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,192 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,831 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads are getting VERY LOW

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,899 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,814 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded / rear box outer skin flaking off

Rear brake pads are getting low

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear brake discs are scored / corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,334 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 22,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 10,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 10,231 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,014 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 DYF 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 88.2%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

Is AA08 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 DYF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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