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N303 DUK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,218 mi
Last recorded215,218 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 DUK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 215,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 205,728 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 197,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 191,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 183,700 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 180,076 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 176,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 170,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 165,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 165,259 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 158,808 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 158,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,368 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 135,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 147,866 miles

Centre Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 142,300 miles

front brake discs poor

offside cv gater poor

slight blow on exhauste

Fail 17 Mar 2011 142,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs poor

offside cv gater poor

slight blow on exhauste

Pass 26 Feb 2010 134,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 134,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 122,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 121,424 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N303 DUK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N303 DUK, 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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N303 DUK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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