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BD08 BGZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 128,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just a pass (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 124,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just a pass (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 114,805 miles

Emissions not tested off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front lower suspension bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,653 miles

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2021 103,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,727 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 93,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,723 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs some corrosion

Rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,643 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,643 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,412 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

offside front tyre cut

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,404 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,487 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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BD08 BGZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD08 BGZ, 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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BD08 BGZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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