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AO08 AYS

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AYS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,242 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,242 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 70,148 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 70,144 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,270 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,296 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,896 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,642 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,642 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar drop links incorrectly fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,390 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 AYS is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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