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AA08 HYU

2008 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,109 mi
Last recorded108,109 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drivers door mirror glass craked

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror glass craked

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 104,455 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2019 104,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2017 94,279 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 94,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 85,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush in the (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 72,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,047 miles

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

slight cuts to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 18 May 2012 40,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight cuts to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 May 2011 30,930 miles

emissions close to limit

Fail 18 May 2011 30,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions close to limit

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 HYU is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

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

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