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OU08 XYE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 100,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 94,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 86,871 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 82,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 78,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 73,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 73,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 68,829 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,358 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four (4.1.E.1)

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 XYE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU08 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

OU08 XYE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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