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S257 ADO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

43,334 mi
Last recorded43,334 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 ADO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 43,328 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 43,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 43,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 38,000 miles

Age related under body corrosion to rear axle and suspension componts

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,252 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 28,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 24,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 22,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,105 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 11,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 8,139 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 7,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 6,736 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 5,537 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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S257 ADO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S257 ADO, 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 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S257 ADO registered?

S257 ADO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S257 ADO safe to buy?

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