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AG08 SUB

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 117,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 110,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2024 110,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 101,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 92,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 82,544 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Slight binding nearside front wheel

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,397 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,999 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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AG08 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG08 SUB, 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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AG08 SUB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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