2008 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · AF58 OTR

The Skoda Fabia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent pass on 30 September 2025 at 95,388 miles with no defects recorded. The vehicle avoided any advisories or failures across its last three annual cycles, indicating consistent mechanical condition for an 18-year-old car. Recorded mileage sits at 95,388 against a September 2025 test, equating to roughly 5,299 miles per year since registration. The DVSA data shows 87,833 miles on 15 September 2023, 93,164 on 6 September 2024, and 95,388 on 30 September 2025. That is low annual use with no abrupt accumulation. Two same-day fail then pass pairs in 2023 and 2024 at identical mileages suggest administrative re-tests rather than repaired faults, as no defects were listed on either outcome. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across four years does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. At this age, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close checking even when testers logged nothing. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear from standing periods linked to low mileage. Given the Fabia's light use, inspect tyres for sidewall cracking from storage and verify the exhaust emissions under cold start. The previous owner clearly kept basic statutory testing current, but absent advisories means unseen consumable degradation is possible rather than proven.