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AO08 AYK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,683 mi
Last recorded71,683 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,683 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,835 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 67,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,721 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,487 miles

nsf wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,869 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 39,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,041 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to crack/perish.

Offside Front tyre wall starting to crack/perish.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 30,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,803 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 AYK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 AO08 AYK, 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 AO08 AYK registered?

AO08 AYK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is AO08 AYK safe to buy?

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