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S953 AJO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,508 mi
Last recorded63,508 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 AJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,508 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 63,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,966 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 62,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 62,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,690 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

slight rear brake bind

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,690 miles

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

slight rear brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,588 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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S953 AJO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S953 AJO, 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 S953 AJO registered?

S953 AJO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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