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BT08 OYG

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,952 mi
Last recorded100,952 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OYG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,001 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,719 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,095 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 71,647 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,245 miles

Rear Exhaust Mounts Starting To Corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,095 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 52,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/15 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,865 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust on the join is badley corroded but not blowing yet.

management light on.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

centre and rear exhaust on the join is badley corroded but not blowing yet.

management light on.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,594 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,536 miles

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

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,409 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 OYG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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