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S18 ARU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,176 mi
Last recorded23,176 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 20,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 18,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 18,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 18,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,330 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,280 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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S18 ARU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S18 ARU, 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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How do I check the history of S18 ARU?

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What year was S18 ARU registered?

S18 ARU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is S18 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 ARU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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