2006 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · NL56 VHA
2006 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 104,556 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL56 VHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 104,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL56 VHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Skoda Fabia (NL56 VHA) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
NL56 VHA Mileage History
- 30/08/202496,317 mi
- 02/09/2025100,633 mi+4,316 mi
- 05/09/2025100,642 mi+9 mi
- 03/09/2026104,511 mi+3,869 mi
- 09/09/2026104,556 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 4,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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