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EU08 SDZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,735 miles

rear fog lamp discoloured

Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,632 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 98,327 miles

Rear various suspension pars rusting

Fail 29 Apr 2022 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall + worn on inner and outer edges cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and outer edges /tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear various suspension pars rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder ()

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,020 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 86,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,266 miles

chip in the front scren

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,527 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,863 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,409 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel feels slightly long

Pass 4 May 2011 33,993 miles

All 4 Tyres Worn On Inner Edge And Tread Deteriorateing (Craking)

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

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

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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EU08 SDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU08 SDZ, 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 EU08 SDZ registered?

EU08 SDZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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