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AA08 SGZ

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,964 mi
Last recorded157,964 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 157,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has stone chip damage within swept area

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perished/slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 157,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen has stone chip damage within swept area

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracking in primary tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover perished/slightly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit outer edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2023 142,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint cover also excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover excessively perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle removed from drivers view ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit outer edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front lower suspension arm ball joint covers perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

temporary but sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,263 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,453 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 104,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,262 miles

Centre Front tyre bold on edges

Front inner tie rod arms has slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front tyre bold on edges

Front inner tie rod arms has slight play

Pass 26 May 2015 65,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 19 May 2014 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 May 2013 51,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childs seats fitted to rear seats

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread and perished on side walls

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 May 2013 51,732 miles

childs seats fitted to rear seats

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing low on tread and perished on side walls

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2012 45,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 36,799 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 SGZ 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 63.6%.

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

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