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AA08 EAW

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EAW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,787 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 95,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,704 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,691 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking in tread

both rear bumpstops broken

Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 35,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,995 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 EAW is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW registered?

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

Is AA08 EAW safe to buy?

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