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AA08 ONJ

2008 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,994 mi
Last recorded155,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ONJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 155,994 miles

Under body paint

Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,561 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 155,561 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 138,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,860 miles

Brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,700 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 59,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 44,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,333 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 34,333 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 23,503 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 ONJ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

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

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