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AA08 HWD

2008 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,320 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

engine undertray insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,475 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 131,474 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,975 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,686 miles

Excess travel in park brake lever

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,307 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 91,253 miles

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

nsf and osf lower arm bushs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,570 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

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 HWD is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

AA08 HWD is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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