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AA08 HZU

2008 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,903 mi
Last recorded203,903 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 HZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 203,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 194,478 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 182,689 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 182,642 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to check Offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 9 Aug 2022 171,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm on sub axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm on sub axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 162,882 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2020 158,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 158,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 144,958 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,181 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,579 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 HZU is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

AA08 HZU is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 HZU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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