Door lock / central locking
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Doors don't lock
Fix: Replace the lock unit
€80–220
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Škoda Fabia III
2014–2021 · Škoda Fabia 3
3
engines covered
14
known faults
119,929
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
7
official recalls
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The Škoda Fabia III was built from 2014 to 2021.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Mechatronic unit (7-speed dry DCT): it usually appears at 60,000–150,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (7.0 %), suspension (6.5 %), tyres and wheels (6.0 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.6 MPI (EA211: CHYA / CWVA) | Petrol | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · VW 504.00 / 508.00 · ~3.6–4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211) | Petrol | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · VW 504.00 / 508.00 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288) | Diesel | Belt · 210,000 km / every 120 mo | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · VW 507.00 · ~4.3–4.6 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front anti-roll bar links / bushes
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocking over bumps
Fix: Replace links / bushes
€60–150
Heater blower resistor
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Fan works only on some speeds
Fix: Replace resistor
€30–90
Faults by engine
1.0 / 1.6 MPI (EA211: CHYA / CWVA)
Water pump / thermostat module leak
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant level drops
Fix: Replace pump + thermostat module
€250–500
Oil consumption (1.6 MPI CWVA)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: CWVA, CWVB
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Monitor; check PCV / rings
€100–1,500
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 / 1.5 TSI (EA211)
Thermostat / water pump housing leak
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant level dropping, sweet smell
Fix: Replace plastic housing assembly
€250–500
Turbo wastegate actuator rattle
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle on light throttle, underboost code
Fix: Adjust or replace actuator
€200–600
1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation
usually 10,000–80,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Jerks when cold (2017–2019 builds)
Fix: Dealer software update
€0–150
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 TDI (EA288)
EGR cooler leak or clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss without visible leak, EGR codes
Fix: Replace EGR cooler
€600–1,200
DPF clogging
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light, regeneration every few days
Fix: Longer motorway drives, cleaning or replacement
€150–1,500
Water pump leak
usually 140,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell, pink crust near the pump
Fix: Replace, ideally with the timing belt
€250–450
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
DSG DQ200 (7-speed, dry clutch)
Mechatronic unit (7-speed dry DCT)
usually 60,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Flashing gear indicator, no drive
Fix: Repair or replace mechatronic
€1,200–2,500
Clutch pack judder
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder pulling away
Fix: Replace clutch pack
€800–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.6 MPI (EA211: CHYA / CWVA) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 210,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 119,929 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.3 % | 4.8 % | 7.7 % | 10.2 % | 11.6 % |
| Suspension | 2.3 % | 6.5 % | 9.6 % | 11.8 % | 12.5 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.4 % | 1.0 % | 2.3 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.7 % | 6.0 % | 8.6 % | 9.7 % | 11.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.7 % | 7.0 % | 10.1 % | 12.7 % | 16.1 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 1.0 % | 2.2 % | 3.5 % | 3.9 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 1.4 % | 2.0 % | 3.1 % | 2.8 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (7). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Replacing TAKATA driver airbag02/09/2026 · R/2026/342
- Airbag Takata drivers side front airbag18/07/2025 · R/2026/002
- Airbag On affected vehicles airbags have been fitted which may rupture when activated and may not function properly22/08/2023 · R/2023/251
- Airbag On affected vehicles from a certain production period there is a possibility that the gas generator cover could be damaged when the driver's airbag is activated.27/03/2023 · R/2023/086
- Seats The right- hand rear seat backrest frame has a reduced strength01/12/2021 · R/2022/017
- Airbag Air bag may not inflate quickly enough on deployment30/05/2019 · R/2019/210
- Fuel system Fuel may leak05/12/2014 · R/2014/143
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026