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AE08 HTN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 HTN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,724 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,286 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,045 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, and under seal applied (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive poor previous floor repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

suspect extensive corrosion under sill covers and body trims

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,970 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/R inner sill corroded

O/S/R wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor welded plate poor

Suspect corrosion behind outer sill trims

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,155 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,444 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,520 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,557 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,159 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all rear suspension realted components and rear upper chassis.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,179 miles

handbrake travel poor.

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,976 miles

handbrake travel poor.

Pass 12 May 2011 25,534 miles

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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AE08 HTN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE08 HTN, 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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AE08 HTN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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