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AS08 DTS

2008 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,386 mi
Last recorded116,386 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 DTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 112,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 108,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing/ splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 104,735 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,432 miles

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

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

Slight exhaust leak at rear silencer split

Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight exhaust leak at rear silencer split

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,510 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inside v shape (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all exhaust flanges very corrodid

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear axle mounting bush perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle mounting bush perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,929 miles

offside front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,953 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,759 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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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AS08 DTS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AS08 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AS08 DTS?

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What year was AS08 DTS registered?

AS08 DTS is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is AS08 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS08 DTS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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