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DX08 XFU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,096 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,244 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 72,722 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,038 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,359 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 33,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XFU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 XFU, 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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DX08 XFU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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