2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · AO08 AYA
2008 Subaru Impreza (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 95,624 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 95,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 AYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Impreza (AO08 AYA) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
AO08 AYA Mileage History
- 24/05/202377,403 mi
- 09/05/202482,460 mi+5,057 mi
- 21/05/202587,823 mi+5,363 mi
- 02/06/202695,586 mi+7,763 mi
- 04/06/202695,624 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 6,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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