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AA08 SZJ

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,516 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn ion inner edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 116,516 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disc heavily corroded on inside of dics (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn ion inner edge 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 101,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,961 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 91,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,777 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,567 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,930 miles

silencer deteriorated but ok

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,363 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded ,not leaking gases

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,383 miles

both front tyres are worn bald on the inside edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,989 miles

front tyres are cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight imbalance in front brakes of 10%

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,463 miles

front tyres are starting to crack in tread pattern . not deep enough to reach ply or cords .

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 SZJ is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

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

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