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Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 reliable? We analysed 549 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 549 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.0%
Typical Mileage
127,788mi
Annual Mileage
6,142mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130.

Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,160 mi/yr
Typical
6,142 mi/yr
Average
6,901 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,497 mi/yr

Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
127,788 mi
75th Percentile
152,563 mi
95th Percentile
201,306 mi
Max Recorded
280,252 mi

How Does the Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 THIS CAR 75.0% 549 127,788 mi — yrs
Skoda Fabia 76% 4,863,673 58,216 mi 26 yrs
Skoda Octavia 77.7% 3,816,734 87,093 mi 28 yrs
Skoda Yeti 84.4% 844,079 52,202 mi 17 yrs
Mercedes Slk 230 Kompressor Auto 84.6% 1,048 87,354 mi — yrs

Compared to the Skoda Fabia (76.0% pass rate) and the Skoda Octavia (77.7% pass rate), the Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130?

The Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 549 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 owner drives around 6,142 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 reliable?
Based on 549 MOT tests, the Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 has a 75.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 do per year?
The typical Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 does around 6,142 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Skoda Fabia Vrs TDI Pd 130?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.