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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
unable to see front brake pads
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted.
exhaust deteriorating.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted.
exhaust deteriorating.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover fitted.
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)
brake wear indicator light on dash
slight oil leak
bad oil leak ,oil level on min
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres 3mm
nearside rear tyre 5yrs old
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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AA08 HWX is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HWX, 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 HWX is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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