2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Skoda Roomster MOT pass rate and common faults

374 MOT tests in 2024. 45.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time45.7%
Failed or needed repairs54.3%
Typical mileage at test118,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 374 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt14.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.0%
  2. Brakes35.8%
  3. Suspension28.6%
  4. Body & chassis23.3%
  5. Tyres11.0%
  6. Steering10.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%

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 2006 Skoda Roomster?

In 2024, 45.7% of 2006 Skoda Roomster cars passed their MOT first time, across 374 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 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 2006 Skoda Roomster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).