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AA08 HZG

2008 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,857 miles

Front Lower Exhaust flexi webbing damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 102,769 miles

Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CLAMP (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Leaking from steering gaiter (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust flexi webbing damaged

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 98,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,373 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,481 miles

Oil leak from under the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 83,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak from under the vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,779 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,779 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 51,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,131 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2015 34,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 34,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 30,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,978 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)

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 HZG is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol 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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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