Skoda Fabia: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.4% of Skoda Fabia MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12,263 | 11.6% |
| 2002 | 16,886 | 11.0% |
| 2003 | 24,668 | 11.7% |
| 2004 | 36,271 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 48,717 | 12.5% |
| 2006 | 58,109 | 12.0% |
| 2007 | 66,196 | 9.3% |
| 2008 | 77,414 | 9.5% |
| 2012 | 87,380 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 103,797 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 94,585 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.