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S970 AUA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 AUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,579 miles

air bag lamp on

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

slight ex.leaks

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2009 90,578 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

air bag lamp on

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

slight ex.leaks

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,788 miles

slight play in n/s/f top mount

slight wear on f.discs

rust patches

slight ex.leaks

o/s/f tyre close

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 63,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S970 AUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S970 AUA, 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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S970 AUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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