2008 Skoda Roomster 1.4L Diesel · DA08 AVU

The Skoda Roomster presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 2 June 2025 at 226,425 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in 2024, 2023, and 2022 also passed cleanly, indicating no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the observed period. The single failure on 11 June 2024 at 210,251 miles is anomalous; the record shows no defects listed and the same-day retest passed, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a genuine fault. The odometer shows 226,425 miles against an 18-year lifespan, averaging roughly 12,579 miles per year, which is high for a 2008 small estate. The gap between the 10 March 2022 test at 176,916 miles and the 24 May 2023 test at 193,635 miles implies lighter annual use of about 16,700 miles, then a sharper rise to 210,251 miles by June 2024 and 226,425 by June 2025, near 16,000 miles per year. The MOT data is sparse with five entries and no advisories, so the clean sheet offers limited insight into consumable or structural condition at this mileage. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue given the high cumulative mileage and age. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet 226,425 miles on original subframes invites underbody rust checks, particularly on sills and suspension mounts. Verify the 2024 failure cause with DVSA, as the zero-defect entry obscures whether a documentation error or missed item occurred. Given the absence of flagged wear on tyres, wiper blades, or exhaust emissions, previous owners likely kept basic upkeep current despite the distance covered. The Roomster's record implies competent periodic servicing rather than neglect, though in-person scrutiny of drivetrain noise and binding calipers remains prudent before purchase.