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AA08 DZB

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,566 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 86,539 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,316 miles

Exhaust flexi blowing

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 78,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust flexi blowing

Nearside Front 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 headlamp image poor

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,288 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 70,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 45,628 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop perished

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2013 37,290 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear bump stop slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2012 32,580 miles

operation of rear seatbelts not checked(boot full)

security of rea seats not checked(folded down and boot full)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,734 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 DZB is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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