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A17 SNL

2006 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,646 mi
Last recorded78,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SNL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,646 miles

Front exhaust flexy mesh has broken away

Rear both tyres perished badly and cracking between treads / out of dates

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,464 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,013 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,977 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,962 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jul 2018 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 60,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,338 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,711 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach chords

Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,794 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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A17 SNL is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 68,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 SNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 SNL registered?

A17 SNL is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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