1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3L Petrol · R937 DUB
1997 Skoda Felicia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 24,988 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FELICIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R937 DUB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 24,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R937 DUB Mileage History
- 06/12/200512,918 mi
- 06/12/200512,918 mi
- 02/05/200713,703 mi+785 mi
- 09/05/200713,706 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/200813,906 mi+200 mi
- 18/09/200813,906 mi
- 30/09/200914,112 mi+206 mi
- 19/10/201014,194 mi+82 mi
- 08/11/201114,747 mi+553 mi
- 09/11/201114,747 mi
- 30/11/201215,233 mi+486 mi
- 27/11/201315,744 mi+511 mi
- 24/11/201416,224 mi+480 mi
- 01/12/201516,815 mi+591 mi
- 29/11/201618,106 mi+1,291 mi
- 21/11/201719,358 mi+1,252 mi
- 27/11/201820,462 mi+1,104 mi
- 27/11/201820,462 mi
- 20/11/201921,518 mi+1,056 mi
- 18/11/202022,241 mi+723 mi
- 25/11/202122,984 mi+743 mi
- 07/12/202122,984 mi
- 23/11/202223,859 mi+875 mi
- 23/11/202223,859 mi
- 09/11/202324,386 mi+527 mi
- 25/11/202424,714 mi+328 mi
- 25/11/202524,988 mi+274 mi
- 25/11/202524,988 mi
Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R937 DUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Skoda Felicia (R937 DUB) between December 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower on imbalance test and slow to rise (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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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