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AO08 AYA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,624 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 95,586 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 87,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 82,460 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR HOUSING (3.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE. REPAIRED

Pass 24 May 2023 77,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 67,397 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,015 miles

1.both front tyres wearing low on edges

2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,405 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on edges, not to cords at time of test.

2. Offside rear tyre at legal limits and worn on edges, not to cords at time of test.

3. Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and is becoming perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,721 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low, starting to perish and hasa cuts in, not to cords at time of test.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,177 miles

1. Rear brake pads becoming worn, at m.o.t.limits. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,577 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 27,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,631 miles

1. Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 3. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,463 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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AO08 AYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AO08 AYA, 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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AO08 AYA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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