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A13 TEW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TEW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 127,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 123,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 123,120 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 123,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 121,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 113,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 108,246 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 108,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 26,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 26,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A13 TEW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 TEW registered?

A13 TEW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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