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VYU 2

2008 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYU 2
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 153,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 142,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 122,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 121,753 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 121,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 117,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,029 miles

both front shocker slight leaking

rear discs corroded

rear pads corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,894 miles

both rear tyres waering close to limit

rear pads wearing low

wipers smearing

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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VYU 2 is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VYU 2, 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 VYU 2 registered?

VYU 2 is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is VYU 2 safe to buy?

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