2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · AB08 OPJ

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 1 April 2026 at 112,088 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the vehicle passing every test that proceeded to a full inspection. The only blemish is administrative: a failed test on 31 March 2026 at 112,087 miles and another on 20 March 2024 at 102,474 miles, both with no defects logged. These appear to be documentation or process failures rather than mechanical faults, not recurring wear issues. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,200 miles, typical for an 18-year-old car. The record shows 102,474 miles on 21 March 2024, rising to 108,262 by 11 March 2025 and 112,088 by April 2026. That is about 5,800 miles in the first interval and 3,800 in the second, a slight decline in use. No long stationary gaps or sudden accumulation show in the data. The clean advisory history across all four passing tests suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables within limits, though the absence of advisories on an older hatchback is unusual and may mean quick disposals before faults developed. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record does not capture gradual structural degradation between tests. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear and binding, given the two zero-defect failures leave the actual condition unverified. Exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall cracking should also be checked despite no advisories being raised. The lack of recorded defects over three years implies reasonable upkeep, but the twin failed tests with empty fault fields point to clerical or presentation issues rather than proof of condition. Treat the clean sheet as unconfirmed until a technician inspects the chassis and drivetrain in person.