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OU08 XYF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XYF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 107,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,495 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 97,473 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,519 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,505 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,505 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,382 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,381 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SUNVISOR LOOSE ON HINGE HANGING DOWN (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,020 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,917 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,613 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 22,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise Replacement of N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XYF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

OU08 XYF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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