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AA08 DYM

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DYM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 143,501 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 143,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2022 131,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 125,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,646 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 125,646 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,428 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 115,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 101,347 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,793 miles

minor cut to offside front tyre inner wall

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor cut to offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,590 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,590 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 56,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,596 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,596 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 36,390 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear console bushes starting to perish

repair bung in n/s/r tyre

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 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DYM, 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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AA08 DYM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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