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AA08 HTO

2008 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,630 miles

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

Rear Wash Wipe not working

Pass 16 Feb 2024 83,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,141 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,770 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,292 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,118 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console/wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,642 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console/wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,728 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,444 miles

both front tyres are thin on inner tread

front registration plate is cracked but readable

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are thin on inner tread

front registration plate is cracked but readable

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,822 miles

Both front wipers re split at there ends.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,147 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (raised tread area).

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,637 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 HTO is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

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

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