2008 Skoda Roomster · 7,261 MOT tests
2008 Skoda Roomster reliability
2008 Skoda Roomsters fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 Roomster years (7,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Roomsters: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 100,166
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,261
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Roomster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.5%
- Suspension19.4%
- Brakes12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.8%
- Tyres8.6%
- Steering6.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.36%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.66%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.95%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.72%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.75%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.94%)
Other years
Every Skoda Roomster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Skoda Roomster reliable?
2008 Skoda Roomsters fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 Roomster years (7,261 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Skoda Roomster MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.77% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.54% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Skoda Roomster have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Skoda Roomster shows 100,166 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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