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AF57 TFA

2008 Skoda Roomster

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,886 mi
Last recorded145,886 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 TFA
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,886 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 123,390 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 123,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,920 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,400 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 105,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,842 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 34,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,327 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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AF57 TFA is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF57 TFA, 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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AF57 TFA is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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