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S981 AUA

1998 Skoda Felicia

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,743 mi
Last recorded109,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 AUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 109,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AND THE SILL FRONT END . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS BY AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING .

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

THIS VEHICLE HAS MANY AREAS OF CORROSION .SOME OF THE REPAIRS ARE POOR AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.

Pass 5 May 2017 109,068 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

front discs poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

outer sills covered in plastic

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 2 May 2017 109,068 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance not bright enough (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear hatch (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil springs corroded

front discs poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

outer sills covered in plastic

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,180 miles

Coolant leak.

Welding repairs to both inner sills.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 99,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak.

Welding repairs to both inner sills.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 77,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,419 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,419 miles

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

front wing tops coroded

rear metal brake pipes o/s starting to corode

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,138 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,138 miles

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

corrosion starting around both rear suspension top mountings

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,711 miles

corrosion starting around n/s and o/s front lower spring plates

Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion starting around n/s and o/s front lower spring plates

Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,774 miles

corrosion around both rear suspension struts

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,037 miles

fuel pipes-under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 51,293 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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S981 AUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S981 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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S981 AUA is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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