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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

X8 XTLMOT history

X8 XTL is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 15 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 101,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

X8 XTL black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,098 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XTL was last recorded at 101,098 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,062 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,098 miles
  • 2025 – 98,403 miles
  • 2024 – 97,434 miles
  • 2023 – 94,083 miles
  • 2022 – 93,568 miles
  • 2020 – 89,850 miles
  • 2019 – 82,648 miles
  • 2018 – 79,596 miles
  • 2017 – 76,053 miles
  • 2016 – 72,925 miles
  • 2015 – 67,556 miles
  • 2014 – 61,609 miles
  • 2013 – 54,885 miles
  • 2012 – 45,938 miles
  • 2011 – 42,767 miles
  • 2010 – 40,021 miles
  • 2009 – 38,024 miles
  • 2008 – 32,702 miles
  • 2007 – 31,904 miles
  • 2006 – 22,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,098 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    276796335060
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,098 miles3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    129181295978
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction lower light panel and top motif (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail101,093 miles (+31)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,093 miles
    Test number
    112890494435
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction lower light panel and top motif (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Fail101,062 miles (+11)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,062 miles
    Test number
    668143024305
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail101,051 miles (+2,648)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,051 miles
    Test number
    230629739373
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  6. Pass98,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    469029851352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,400 miles (+966)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,400 miles
    Test number
    249643999762
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass97,434 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    333446064115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail97,413 miles (+3,330)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,413 miles
    Test number
    869077816974
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass94,083 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    618226210152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,568 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    926845514350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,860 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    515604251294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,850 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,850 miles
    Test number
    107940222209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,648 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    471797810585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,596 miles (+3,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    716577008414
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded

  16. Pass76,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,053 miles
    Test number
    371404934636
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail76,053 miles (+3,128)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,053 miles
    Test number
    773709512393
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    259147438553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail72,925 miles (+5,369)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    858433962789
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass67,556 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    828570275161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass61,609 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,609 miles
    Test number
    297160174461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,885 miles (+8,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    259471873422
    • NoteOsr nsr tyres wearing inner edges

  23. Pass45,938 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    295503142131
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  24. Pass42,767 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    398183941132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,021 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    771893930106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,024 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    433700949155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    843807838146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail32,702 miles (+798)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    241086638129
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass31,904 miles (+9,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,904 miles
    Test number
    743976577081
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass22,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    824429566008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 XTL

Does X8 XTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 XTL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 XTL?
The MOT on X8 XTL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 XTL done?
X8 XTL was recorded at 101,098 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has X8 XTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XTL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 XTL 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 X8 XTL find?
X8 XTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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