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OAZ 8448

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,138 mi
Last recorded50,138 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8448
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 50,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

all 4 shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

all suspension components front and rear corroded but not weakened

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 46,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,102 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 43,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 42,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside edge of tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,158 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively All 4 drive shafts joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 42,156 miles

Brake performance not tested No brake test performed due to lack of power steering (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Alternator / Power steering belt snapped

Battery warning light on dash

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively All 4 drive shafts joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak coming from center pipe silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to rotate wheels to test wheel bearings, unable to road test due to power steering fault

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,696 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 41,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,354 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,916 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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OAZ 8448 is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,405 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 OAZ 8448, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OAZ 8448 is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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