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VO08 AKZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,069 mi
Last recorded113,069 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 AKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 106,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits catalytic converter missing (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect not leaking but weak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from power steering

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,706 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 105,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,488 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,482 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,599 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 72,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to cat joint leaking (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,389 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,294 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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VO08 AKZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO08 AKZ, 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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VO08 AKZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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