2008 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · WH08 AEB
2008 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 110,294 km. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 110,294 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH08 AEB Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 110,294 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH08 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (WH08 AEB) between July 2020 and August 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WH08 AEB Odometer History
- 28/07/202083,230 km
- 26/07/202186,222 km+2,992 km
- 15/07/202293,401 km+7,179 km
- 19/07/202293,533 km+132 km
- 21/07/202396,461 km+2,928 km
- 25/07/2024101,655 km+5,194 km
- 08/08/2025106,469 km+4,814 km
- 19/08/2026110,294 km+3,825 km
Average of roughly 4,466 km per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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