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AA08 OPJ

2008 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,914 mi
Last recorded81,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Fabia65,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,914 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 63,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,506 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 52,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,888 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 49,888 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 48,572 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 45,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear CRACKING

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,492 miles

Rear silencer very corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,492 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Rear silencer very corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,588 miles

Rear silencer very corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,738 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 33,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,776 miles

both frt tyres on 3 to 4mm

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,250 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 OPJ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ is a 2008 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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