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Wind noise and water inside from the front door seals (Fabia II)

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Engine / equipment
Škoda Fabia II (all versions)
Period mentioned
2007–2014
Symptoms
Wind noise on the move and water getting into the cabin through the front doors.
Possible cause described
AUTO BILD (October 2014): the front door seals can sit crooked or come away, and then there is wind noise and water gets in. The 2026 TÜV report published by AUTO BILD still lists water leaks on the Fabia II.
Check for the garage
Check that the front door seals are seated and stuck down properly. If they are crooked or coming away, have them refitted or replaced, and dry the carpet.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

AUTO BILD: Škoda Fabia II used-car testAUTO BILD: the used Škoda Fabia in the 2026 TÜV report

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Check that the front door seals are seated and stuck down properly. If they are crooked or coming away, have them refitted or replaced, and dry the carpet.

What are the symptoms?

Wind noise on the move and water getting into the cabin through the front doors.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Skoda
Engine / equipment
Škoda Fabia II (all versions)
Period mentioned
2007–2014

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