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AA08 EAY

2008 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,899 mi
Last recorded103,899 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EAY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,048 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,293 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,279 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,891 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2017 73,881 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2016 71,234 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 27 Apr 2015 66,263 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2014 61,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 41,681 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,948 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 EAY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

AA08 EAY is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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