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VA57 UUD

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,066 mi
Last recorded117,066 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UUD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,848 miles

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH REAR OUTER C/V JOINT GASINGS BREAKING UP >> NEW ADVISED (6.1.7 (e))

N/S/F FOG N/W

Fail 7 Sep 2020 104,848 miles

Rear fog lamp not working O/S/R (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R (WORN OUT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH REAR OUTER C/V JOINT GASINGS BREAKING UP >> NEW ADVISED (6.1.7 (e))

N/S/F FOG N/W

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R OUTER TREAD >> PAIR ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,721 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front brake pads 3/4 worn

small stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,081 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,079 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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VA57 UUD is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA57 UUD, 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 VA57 UUD registered?

VA57 UUD is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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