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R809 WAV

1998 Skoda Felicia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 WAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 135,275 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 135,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 132,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,930 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 119,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,399 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 115,022 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,851 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,848 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 108,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Suspected weak shock absorber offside rear

Pass 2 May 2015 104,427 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 95,473 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 95,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 79,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 79,763 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 73,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,283 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 63,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 58,024 miles

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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R809 WAV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R809 WAV, 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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R809 WAV is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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