Hey, so I've recently bought myself a 2013 1.2 TSI, and the when using the fob the drivers door doesn't lock but all the passenger's do. The drivers door does lock when using the key. What would be the reason for this? and how easily of a fix would it be.

This is a chronic problem in VAG group cars. It is the motor in the door lock actuator. If you can do by yourself, just try changing the motor in the lock. Otherwise, change the whole lock. I will suggest you to service the hinges also if you remove the door trim.

I thought it might’ve been that, what would be the best way to buy one and what am I searching for exactly ?

You can try here
EBAY

Talk with the seller first for right item. Or buy a new actuator (for long term).

Hi @ChrisJW25 Did you fix the door?

Sorry for the very late reply, but I bought a lock actuator and it didnt fix anything so I have been living in pain having to manually locking the door all the time.

Hi @ChrisJW25 can you please advice what actuator oem number u have bought for your fabia .

thanks regrds