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R531 UAO

1998 Skoda Felicia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,422 mi
Last recorded122,422 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 UAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 122,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 120,739 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 120,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 120,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 120,562 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 115,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 115,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 99,568 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 99,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R531 UAO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R531 UAO, 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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What year was R531 UAO registered?

R531 UAO is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R531 UAO safe to buy?

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