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AA08 SGX

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,989 mi
Last recorded140,989 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,989 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 140,988 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,960 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,164 miles

BOTH BOTTOM ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 115,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,428 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 106,428 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,867 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 97,867 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 86,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2016 86,928 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,662 miles

offside rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,662 miles

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

offside rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 67,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes are sticking on.

fuel misture at short rubber pipe at engine fuel pump.

rear brake discs are deterioating over braking surfaces.

Pass 6 May 2013 55,611 miles

both rear brakes are sticking on.

Fail 6 May 2013 55,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes are sticking on.

Pass 4 May 2012 43,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,964 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
Full Skoda Roomster reliability report

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AA08 SGX is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

AA08 SGX is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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