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AA08 SWF

2008 Skoda Roomster

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,548 mi
Last recorded125,548 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 SWF
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,548 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,089 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,089 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2016 87,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

trims under vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2016 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 85v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 85v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

trims under vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2015 80,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust sleve corroded

nearside rear tyre spliting thru tread no cords visable

Fail 6 May 2015 80,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust sleve corroded

nearside rear tyre spliting thru tread no cords visable

Pass 8 May 2014 72,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 65,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers poor

Pass 5 May 2012 49,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2012 49,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 33,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 33,489 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SWF is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

AA08 SWF is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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