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DX08 RDZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 94,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,267 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 73,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust as heavy corrosion ( not blowing )

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system as heavy corrosion.

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,255 miles

all set of four tyres deteriorated.o/s/f tyre small cut on thread area.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,665 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,607 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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DX08 RDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

DX08 RDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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