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BT08 OVZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 83,626 miles

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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak middle box rear pipe hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

NO COOLANT IN EXPANSION TANK

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

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

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,911 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,164 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,048 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,949 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,387 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has runflat damage to sidewalls

wheel bearing noise discovered on roadtest

Fail 9 Jun 2014 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has runflat damage to sidewalls

wheel bearing noise discovered on roadtest

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre has runflat damage to both sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,432 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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BT08 OVZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 OVZ, 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 BT08 OVZ registered?

BT08 OVZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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