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AA08 HZS

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,189 mi
Last recorded165,189 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 165,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 165,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 153,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 130,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 105,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,953 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 84,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,186 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,031 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,666 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 HZS is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

AA08 HZS is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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