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AA08 DUJ

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,058 mi
Last recorded167,058 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 167,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2025 166,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,392 miles

Both front tyres close to the lega limit, worn inside edges

Both rear tyres wearing uneven, inner edges

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 154,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inside edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, on the limit, 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,809 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 1 Aug 2023 135,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily inside edge, 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily inside edge, 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroding

Play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,862 miles

Offside front coil spring corroding

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Rear brake application has a slight imbalance

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2022 122,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front coil spring corroding

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Rear brake application has a slight imbalance

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,997 miles

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2021 112,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,692 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,752 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 74,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,038 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,551 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outside edge and has nail in tread

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 DUJ is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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