CarVerify

Free Car Check

R212 VAU

1997 Skoda Felicia Glx

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,411 mi
Last recorded68,411 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx88,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia Glx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,411 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 67,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 54,352 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,464 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 48,464 miles

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia Glx?

Based on 830 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

61.1%
Pass Rate
6,239
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 140
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 87
Headlamp aim too low 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
Direction indicator incorrect colour 52
Full Skoda Felicia Glx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R212 VAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 88,059 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R212 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Skoda Felicia Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R212 VAU?

You can check the full history of R212 VAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R212 VAU registered?

R212 VAU is a 1997 Skoda Felicia Glx, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R212 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 VAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R212 VAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R212 VAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.