1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · R171 ANW
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 66,957 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R171 ANW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2012
- 66,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R171 ANW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (R171 ANW) between May 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Rear Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R171 ANW Mileage History
- 03/05/200644,031 mi
- 11/04/200747,092 mi+3,061 mi
- 16/04/200850,821 mi+3,729 mi
- 22/04/200953,539 mi+2,718 mi
- 23/04/201056,047 mi+2,508 mi
- 23/04/201056,047 mi
- 10/05/201160,675 mi+4,628 mi
- 10/05/201160,675 mi
- 24/04/201266,957 mi+6,282 mi
- 24/04/201266,957 mi
Average of roughly 3,835 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Felicia
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SKODA FELICIA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Rust(Serious)
Rear arches, sills, floor edges and front suspension mounting areas corrode heavily on UK cars.
- Cooling System Leaks and Overheating(Moderate)
Ageing hoses, radiators and water pumps cause coolant loss that can quickly turn into overheating on simple engines.
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