KNOWN FAULT · Skoda

Weak points of the Škoda Fabia I diesel according to the ADAC: brake hoses, exhaust and steering joints

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Engine / equipment: Škoda Fabia I (6Y) diesel
Period mentioned: 2000–2007
Symptoms: Porous brake hoses, leaking exhausts and loose steering joints, mainly on poorly maintained cars.
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, the Fabia I is slightly better than average on breakdowns and is considered a solid small car, but many poorly maintained examples, typical of very cheap cars, have many faults at the roadworthiness test. The 1.9 TDI is very durable.
Check for the garage: Look at the state of the brake hoses, exhaust and joints, and ask for the maintenance history: it is what most separates a good Fabia from a bad one.
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.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Look at the state of the brake hoses, exhaust and joints, and ask for the maintenance history: it is what most separates a good Fabia from a bad one.

What are the symptoms?

Porous brake hoses, leaking exhausts and loose steering joints, mainly on poorly maintained cars.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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