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FX08 XAA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 XAA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 108,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,140 miles
Pass 25 Dec 2021 102,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,640 miles

both rear tyres low tread

front suspension arm bushes deteriated

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,586 miles

Central Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified middle (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 87,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge

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

Offside Front Inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 72,351 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyres all between 3 & 4 mm

Pass 13 May 2015 72,351 miles

tyres all between 3 & 4 mm

Pass 30 May 2014 66,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,996 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN STARTING TO CRACK FROM BOTTOM EDGE

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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FX08 XAA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX08 XAA, 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 FX08 XAA registered?

FX08 XAA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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