2008 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · WH08 ABU
2008 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 152,534 km. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 152,534 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH08 ABU Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 152,534 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH08 ABU 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 Impreza (WH08 ABU) between October 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”.
WH08 ABU Odometer History
- 03/10/2019134,219 km
- 04/10/2019134,219 km
- 03/10/2020139,343 km+5,124 km
- 09/11/2021142,501 km+3,158 km
- 02/12/2022145,784 km+3,283 km
- 19/02/2024147,967 km+2,183 km
- 20/02/2025150,244 km+2,277 km
- 05/02/2026152,534 km+2,290 km
Average of roughly 2,887 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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