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AA08 DYS

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DYS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Handbrake is low on performance

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r shocker bump stop is detached

n/s/r tyre is cracking/perishing

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,419 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r shocker bump stop is detached

n/s/r tyre is cracking/perishing

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cord

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut but not exposing cord

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,564 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,281 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 DYS is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS registered?

AA08 DYS is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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