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BU08 OAZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OAZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,511 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,079 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,199 miles

offside rear tyre splitting inside tread

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,681 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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BU08 OAZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU08 OAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 OAZ registered?

BU08 OAZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is BU08 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 OAZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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