2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · CP62 WHR

The most recent MOT on 2024-08-22 recorded a failure due to split constant velocity (CV) boots on both front drive shafts and a serious fluid leak in the nearside rear shock absorber. These issues indicate significant mechanical degradation, with the CV boots failing to prevent dirt ingress and the shock absorber leaking fluid, which could compromise handling and safety. The same date also shows a separate MOT result with a pass, but the failure entry is the most critical for evaluation. Recurring issues include CV boot deterioration and rear axle corrosion. The 2023-09-28 MOT noted a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot, while the 2022-09-26 and 2021-10-04 entries mentioned rear axle corrosion. These patterns suggest ongoing exposure to environmental factors or insufficient maintenance, particularly affecting drivetrain and suspension components. The 2024 failure highlights that these issues have progressed to a point requiring urgent repair. The trend indicates worsening conditions. CV boot failures escalated from "severely deteriorated" in 2023 to "split or insecure" in 2024, while a new shock absorber leak emerged. Rear axle corrosion was present in 2022 and 2023 but not mentioned in the 2024 failure, though this does not confirm improvement—only that it was not recorded.