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DU08 EGY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EGY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,895 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 84,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,410 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 77,407 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear backbox flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,499 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 61,499 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,575 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,235 miles

Body has slight corrosion some underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,695 miles

offside front tyre has been run on low pressure sign of slight wear on sidewall/shoulder

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,969 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,476 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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DU08 EGY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DU08 EGY, 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 DU08 EGY registered?

DU08 EGY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DU08 EGY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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