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Skoda Felicia Lxi (1996)

833 real MOT outcomes analysed • 15.2% first-time pass rate

1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi

CarHunch analysed 833 real MOT records for the 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1996 Felicia has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 15.2%, far below the UK average of 80%, which makes it a genuinely unreliable proposition by modern standards—nearly nine out of ten will fail their test on the first attempt. The dangerous defect rate of 3.7% is modest and not a major red flag, but the core problem is clear: these cars simply don't hold together well.

At 72,560 miles median, these Felicias show typical mileage for their age, but owners are dealing with an average of 0.42 failures and 1.1 advisories per test, suggesting wear accumulates quickly and unpredictably. If you're considering one, budget for multiple repeat MOT visits and be prepared for incremental repair costs; this is a car that demands patience and ongoing maintenance rather than reliable, carefree ownership.

Below average reliability 64.8% below UK average
15.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
72,560
typical mileage
56,640–91,181 middle half
3.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.42
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,640
low mileage
72,560
typical
91,181
high mileage

Half of all 1996 Skoda Felicia Lxi vehicles fall between 56,640 and 91,181 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.42
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Skoda Felicia Lxi:

1995 1997 1998 1999