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CE08 OZL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 OZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,650 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,315 miles

Advise brake check

Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Advise brake check

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,687 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,647 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,544 miles

Advise rear brake check

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,605 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inside edges.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,605 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,976 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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CE08 OZL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE08 OZL, 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 CE08 OZL registered?

CE08 OZL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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