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AA08 DTY

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,294 mi
Last recorded179,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 179,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reading on emissions

Pass 5 Jun 2024 170,629 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 170,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 153,284 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 153,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 140,155 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 125,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 May 2020 113,138 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under covers fitted can not see all the components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,035 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops perished

Pass 28 Jul 2018 100,115 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link dust cover seriously deteriated perished

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

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

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 29 Jul 2017 90,937 miles

Rear both rear bump stops split

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,657 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,362 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 56,589 miles

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm at inner

Fail 20 May 2013 56,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm at inner

Pass 2 May 2012 46,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,960 miles

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 DTY is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DTY, 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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AA08 DTY is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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