2008 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · WG08 AEB

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of resolving mechanical failures but recurring issues with minor bodywork and lighting. The most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 95,340 miles shows a clean pass, following a failure on the same day where the tester flagged incorrect colour indicators and a damaged nearside rear bumper. While the vehicle is currently roadworthy, the history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, with several failures occurring shortly before successful retests. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, with the distance between the 2024 test at 83,707 miles and the 2025 test at 95,340 miles showing a typical annual increment. Such low annual mileage can sometimes lead to component degradation due to inactivity, which is reflected in the 2023 failure involving a rough offside front wheel bearing and excessive exhaust emissions. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the drivetrain and suspension components. The record shows repeated issues with drive shaft constant velocity boots, specifically in 2021 and 2022, which suggests the rubber components may be prone to perishing. The 2023 failure for excessive smoke emissions in a turbocharged engine warrants a thorough investigation of the turbocharger and fuel system to ensure the issue was fully rectified. Tyre maintenance appears to be a recurring oversight for previous owners. The tester flagged tyres worn close to the legal limit or damaged in 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024. Although these are consumable items, the frequency of these advisories indicates a tendency to run tyres until they reach the legal limit. Physical inspection should also confirm the condition of the nearside rear bumper and the integrity of the brake hoses, which showed early signs of corrosion in 2019.