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S401 UOO

1998 Skoda Felicia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 UOO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower inner rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to general underside areas

underside repairs covered unable to fully assess

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

corrosion to general underside

exhaust in poor condition

multiple welding repairs covered with underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs covered in filler or other materials

Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

previous body repairs covered in underseal/ filler

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,081 miles

Exhaust mounting defective could rub brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area badly corroded previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut area in bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill badly corroded previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to underside

nearside front inner cv clip coming adrift

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,020 miles

General under body corrosion to various areas

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,919 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and sill areas

Pass 24 May 2018 71,707 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust blowing on joints

Pass 22 May 2017 71,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 May 2016 71,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in inner steering joints

Pass 27 May 2015 67,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear inner sill areas corroded

rear strut towers corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 156,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 144,835 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 144,825 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 136,491 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pipes poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,579 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 102,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid black

gearbox oil leak

leak off pipe perrished

n/s/f tyre perrished

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r tyre perrished

n/s/r tyre valve perrished

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,164 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 87,003 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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S401 UOO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S401 UOO, 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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S401 UOO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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