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DX08 CWL

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,986 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 87,330 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 87,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,004 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 79,004 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 74,389 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,454 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 48,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,270 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,571 miles

Both front brake discs worn/rusty on inner surface.

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

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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DX08 CWL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 DX08 CWL, 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 DX08 CWL registered?

DX08 CWL is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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