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AJ61 BAU

2012 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 141,798 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 141,798 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,476 miles

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

back box poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,609 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 124,607 miles

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 Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 104,034 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,234 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,112 miles

Offside Rear brake pads very low

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,735 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 48,729 miles

Emissions not tested drive belt disconnected (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2x (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine coolant below minimum

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

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

drive belt removed from pulleys

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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
Full Skoda Roomster reliability report

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AJ61 BAU is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,474 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 AJ61 BAU, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Roomster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ61 BAU is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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