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AA08 EBC

2008 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 108,688 miles

back box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,858 miles

Exhaust rear box is corroded, outer skin is peeling.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray is loose.

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Exhaust rear box is in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 94,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray is loose.

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Exhaust rear box is in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,944 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 86,944 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 86,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2021 86,924 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,753 miles

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))

n\s washer jet not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,551 miles

n\s washer jet not working

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,743 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 43,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,068 miles

wiper blades splitting

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 EBC is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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