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A3 RDB

2000 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,878 mi
Last recorded129,878 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Felicia60,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RDB
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,878 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and nsr brake pipe rusty

nsr upper sill/door closure point

os sill lip damaged

play in steering rack ends

Fail 10 Nov 2017 129,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded os rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and nsr brake pipe rusty

nsr upper sill/door closure point

os sill lip damaged

play in steering rack ends

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,732 miles

inner rack ends movement

n/s rear door step corroded

n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded x4

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 122,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

inner rack ends movement

n/s rear door step corroded

n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded x4

o/s n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,130 miles

n/s rear tyre perished/worn

o/s n/s front & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

o/s n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 115,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre perished/worn

o/s n/s front & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s n/s front lower arm bushes split

o/s n/s rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,079 miles

n/s front lower arm bush worn

o/s front lower ball joint slight movement

o/s n/s front & rear brake pipes rusty

o/s n/s front outer driver gaiter perished

o/s n/s rear door steps & wheel arches rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,124 miles

o/s front inner wing rusty

o/s n/s outer drive gaiters perished

o/s n/s rear door steps rusty

o/s n/s wiper split

o/s rear wheel arch body filler present

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust rubber disconnected

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front & rear brake pipes rusty

o/s n/s rear door steps rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorber casings rusty

rear seat belts not checked due to items on seat

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front & rear brake pipes rusty

o/s n/s rear door steps rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorber casings rusty

rear seat belts not checked due to items on seat

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes rusty/greased

o/s rear arch repair covered with filler - unable to check for correct welding standard

Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes rusty/greased

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scratching on windscreen

o/s n/s rear door steps/arch rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers rusty

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scratching on windscreen

o/s n/s rear door steps/arch rusty

o/s n/s rear shock absorbers rusty

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,202 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tyre uneven tread wear

o/s rear wheel arch surface rust

Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,822 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Pass 13 Feb 2007 74,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,921 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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A3 RDB is a 2000 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 RDB is a 2000 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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