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AA08 DMU

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,945 mi
Last recorded149,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DMU
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 149,945 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 149,804 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 142,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 135,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 135,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 130,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 126,044 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 126,044 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 105,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 98,704 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 98,704 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 93,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 45,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres arre cracking in tread pattern

How Reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

Based on 339,198 MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
5,830
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
22,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,146
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,804
position lamp(s) not working 1,732
Stop lamp not working 1,699
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AA08 DMU is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 69,239 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 Roomster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Roomster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 DMU registered?

AA08 DMU is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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