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VO08 AMX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,035 mi
Last recorded29,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 AMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 29,035 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Coil has broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2025 28,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 26,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 24,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 24,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 21,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,963 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s side walls, only very slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 17,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 15,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,209 miles

washer jets weak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,416 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 12,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,312 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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VO08 AMX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO08 AMX, 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 VO08 AMX registered?

VO08 AMX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 March 2008.

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