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VA57 VGG

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 VGG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2022 120,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,714 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 112,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,605 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,651 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,076 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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VA57 VGG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VA57 VGG, 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 VA57 VGG registered?

VA57 VGG is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is VA57 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 VGG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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