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AB08 JGU

2008 Skoda Roomster

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 JGU
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 83,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 70,979 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,637 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 55,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,146 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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AB08 JGU is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB08 JGU, 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 AB08 JGU registered?

AB08 JGU is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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