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BT08 OWD

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,699 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 108,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,176 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,250 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,306 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 58,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,925 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement u-bush has tape wrapped around either side of bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking but not showing cord or ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement u-bush has tape wrapped around either side of bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking but not showing cord or ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,802 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,336 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 28,252 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 OWD is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

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