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AA08 EAM

2008 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,414 mi
Last recorded96,414 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,046 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,764 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,546 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,901 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 52,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 47,610 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 47,610 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,157 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 42,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,332 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 28,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 24,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,394 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 20,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,435 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 EAM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EAM, 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 EAM registered?

AA08 EAM is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is AA08 EAM safe to buy?

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