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OU08 XYC

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,505 mi
Last recorded139,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 139,505 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 139,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,848 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 137,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,838 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 131,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,371 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 121,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position light intermittent

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

both headlamps missing one bolt or clip

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,243 miles

both front wishbone lower bushes splitting/going soft.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,525 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,434 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

rear tyres inner edges bald and stepping.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,683 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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OU08 XYC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU08 XYC, 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 OU08 XYC registered?

OU08 XYC is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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