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AV08 AUU

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,010 mi
Last recorded204,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AUU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 204,010 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 198,281 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 187,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 187,783 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 136,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear exhaust box joints corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,281 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight wear to inner edge but still above limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 103,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,777 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,425 miles

(5) Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,425 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

(4) Rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(5) Offside front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

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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AV08 AUU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 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 AV08 AUU, 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.

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AV08 AUU is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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