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AA08 HTN

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,617 mi
Last recorded217,617 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HTN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 217,617 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 217,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 193,324 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 193,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine oil on min

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 141,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Casing is Corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre abnormal wear

Rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,522 miles

Both front tyres tread inner edge low

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

Nearside rear tyre tread inner edge abnormal wear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 46,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,219 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 29,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,532 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 HTN is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

AA08 HTN is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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