2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · OV58 HCG

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding braking and suspension components. While the latest test in March 2022 at 91,560 miles passed, it flagged a deteriorated nearside front drive shaft boot and binding front service brakes. These specific issues were also noted during the April 2021 test, suggesting that the owner opts to address faults only when they approach failure thresholds rather than proactively maintaining the mechanical assemblies. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2021 at 91,362 miles and March 2022 at 91,560 miles, where only 200 miles were recorded. This period of inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, which is consistent with the recurring reports of perished CV boots and pitted brake discs found throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly. The record shows a history of worn lower arm bushes, ball joint dust covers, and scored discs from 2021 through 2022. Furthermore, the recurring mention of binding brakes across multiple years indicates likely sticking calipers or sliders that require attention. Attention should also be paid to the rear axle corrosion, which was noted in 2019 and 2021, to ensure the structural integrity has not progressed into a failure despite the low mileage.