2006 Skoda Fabia · 29,670 MOT tests
2006 Skoda Fabia reliability
2006 Skoda Fabias fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 22 Fabia years (29,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 101,843
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,670
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 12.1% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.1%
- Suspension16.5%
- Brakes16.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.54%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.99%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.37%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.78%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.94%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.46%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2006 Skoda Fabias fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 22 Fabia years (29,670 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.54% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.99% of tests), position lamp not working (4.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Skoda Fabia shows 101,843 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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