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C15 YAA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,966 mi
Last recorded66,966 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 YAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 66,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,314 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 60,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,390 miles

advice on exhaust down pipe

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advice on exhaust down pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,040 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers

advice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe at front

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,739 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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C15 YAA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C15 YAA, 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 C15 YAA registered?

C15 YAA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is C15 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 YAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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