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DV08 FHA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,486 mi
Last recorded81,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FHA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 81,486 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,471 miles

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

unable to check rear seat and belts

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s and o/s

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 71,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 45,172 miles

FRONT OS OF BUMPER DAMAGED FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHED REAR MAIN SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED AND WORN CHILD SEATS IN REAR BELTS

PC SYSTEM OUTAGE

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,666 miles

exhaust deterioated on rear joint

slight crrosion on fuel filler pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,631 miles

nearside front wiper is slightly deteriorated, recomend replace

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,226 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusting.

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,050 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,081 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,643 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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DV08 FHA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 DV08 FHA, 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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DV08 FHA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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