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AO08 WRZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,841 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,146 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,355 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,355 miles

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

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)

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 WRZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

AO08 WRZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AO08 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 WRZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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