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RO08 AVK

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,533 mi
Last recorded163,533 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 163,533 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,925 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 139,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 131,129 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 131,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 126,788 miles

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 25 Sep 2019 125,384 miles

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 2 Nov 2018 122,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 97,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,761 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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RO08 AVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 AVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO08 AVK registered?

RO08 AVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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