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AU58 UPH

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,873 miles

DPF light flashing

Handbrake travel requires attention

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,684 miles

Handbrake travel requires attention

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,625 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel requires attention

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 112,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 87,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked from N/S to O/S but not in swept area

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,222 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,408 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,465 miles

emmissions too low to regester

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,592 miles

both sills coverd

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AU58 UPH is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 UPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 UPH registered?

AU58 UPH is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AU58 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 UPH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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