2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · VO58 WRD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred suspension component repairs. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 131,410 miles identified a new minor fault regarding the offside front lower MacPherson strut ball joint, the more persistent issue of worn front lower suspension arm bushes has appeared in every test for four years. The failure to address these recurring advisories suggests that the previous owners have only replaced components once they reached a critical threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between February 2022 and February 2026, the car covered 34,634 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 8,500 miles annually. This consistent mileage indicates the car has not sat for long periods, which explains the gradual degradation of rubber components like bushes and CV boots. The lack of significant gaps in mileage intervals confirms the vehicle has been subjected to regular road stress throughout its life. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The repeated wear on the arm bushes and ball joints is likely to cause handling instability and uneven tyre wear if not fully replaced. Pay attention to the offside front CV boot, which should be re-checked for signs of grease leakage or grit ingress following the previous deterioration noted in 2022. Given the history of thin brake pads noted in 2023, the current state of the friction material should be measured to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life.