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A842 JRW

2006 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Fabia68,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 JRW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow /poor condition/centre sleve clamps corroded, nearly snapped /rear silencer poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2025 66,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185x60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 60,944 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriated x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 60,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185x60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriated x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi just starting to blow slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 55,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding/pressure applied pedal sinks/fading away (possible cylinder leak) (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi just starting to blow slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge blistering/nearly into cords 185x60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 49,653 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 48,849 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 48,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,075 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,075 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,986 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,157 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,292 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,121 miles

Rear tyres cracking due to age .

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A842 JRW is a 2006 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A842 JRW, 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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A842 JRW is a 2006 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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