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VO08 ALU

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 ALU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,138 miles

both front tyres splitting near tread

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,082 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,050 miles

unable to see brake pads

wipers smeering

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,486 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,471 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,061 miles

offside rear tyre bald inside 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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VO08 ALU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO08 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO08 ALU registered?

VO08 ALU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is VO08 ALU safe to buy?

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