2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

2,015 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,015 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    79 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.2%
  2. Suspension25.8%
  3. Brakes22.9%
  4. Body & chassis13.6%
  5. Tyres9.9%
  6. Steering6.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2008 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,015 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Skoda Roomster?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).