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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

S8 AWUMOT history

S8 AWU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S8 AWU blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
175,953 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 AWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 AWU was last recorded at 175,953 miles on 8 May 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,234 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
5,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,953 miles
  • 2025 – 175,234 miles
  • 2024 – 173,684 miles
  • 2023 – 171,397 miles
  • 2022 – 170,555 miles
  • 2021 – 168,938 miles
  • 2020 – 167,887 miles
  • 2017 – 164,815 miles
  • 2016 – 157,392 miles
  • 2015 – 142,803 miles
  • 2014 – 134,137 miles
  • 2012 – 133,686 miles
  • 2011 – 127,908 miles
  • 2010 – 118,800 miles
  • 2009 – 118,361 miles
  • 2008 – 111,810 miles
  • 2007 – 105,527 miles
  • 2006 – 98,317 miles
  • 2005 – 62,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,953 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All tyre treads uneavenly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,953 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,953 miles
    Test number
    660175588499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,234 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,234 miles
    Test number
    445652796547
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail175,234 miles (+1,550)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,234 miles
    Test number
    390831113810
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass173,684 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,684 miles
    Test number
    683255841145
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass171,397 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    171,397 miles
    Test number
    701261350553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,555 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,555 miles
    Test number
    222347603043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,938 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    572259158440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,887 miles (+3,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,887 miles
    Test number
    300546283245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass164,815 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,815 miles
    Test number
    264825206654
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads uneavenly worn
  10. Fail164,813 miles (+7,421)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,813 miles
    Test number
    127627877731
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre treads uneavenly worn
  11. Pass157,392 miles (+14,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,392 miles
    Test number
    742744457497
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing uneavenly
    • AdvisoryN/s cv boot perished
  12. Pass142,803 miles (+8,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    188767115150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass134,137 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    798923284037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,686 miles (+5,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    609770692280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass127,908 miles (+9,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,908 miles
    Test number
    305802361402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDefault cat result (import)
  16. Pass118,800 miles (+439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    902487660282
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  17. Pass118,361 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    102985559288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,810 miles (+6,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,810 miles
    Test number
    164963048281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass105,527 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    541061857241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,317 miles (+35,943)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    98,317 miles
    Test number
    233751056248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,374 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    332085945467
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  22. Pass62,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    424995745216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 AWU

Does S8 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 AWU is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 AWU?
The MOT on S8 AWU is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 AWU done?
S8 AWU was recorded at 175,953 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
Has S8 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 AWU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 AWU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 AWU find?
S8 AWU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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