2008 Subaru Impreza 1.5L Petrol · AO08 AYK
2008 Subaru Impreza (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 71,683 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO08 AYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 71,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 AYK 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 AYK) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO08 AYK Mileage History
- 27/09/202363,721 mi
- 26/09/202467,717 mi+3,996 mi
- 08/10/202467,835 mi+118 mi
- 03/10/202571,683 mi+3,848 mi
- 03/10/202571,683 mi
Average of roughly 3,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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