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A5 PGS

2006 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,811 mi
Last recorded81,811 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PGS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,811 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,561 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FEATHERD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FEATHERD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded rear

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres inner edge feathered

Fail 25 Sep 2020 58,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres inner edge feathered

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,070 miles

rear tyres feathered on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,070 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear tyres feathered on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,722 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2018 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,016 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & small cut in outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & small cut in outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,953 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2016 47,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges centre tread ok

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak o/s undertray area

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak o/s undertray area

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,960 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN . ACEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

NSF & OSF LOWER WISHBONE REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN AND HAVE MOVEMENT IN . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,635 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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A5 PGS is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 A5 PGS, 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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A5 PGS is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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