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AA08 EAO

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 87,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 82,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,805 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 76,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 70,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 59,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 55,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 55,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,880 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 50,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,009 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 37,382 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 33,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,252 miles

Service warning on dash

N,S,F door check strap loose

N,S,F wiper blade split in center

N,S,R shock absorber damp with oil, still working ok

N,S,R tyre tred worn to 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,712 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,525 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 EAO is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

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