Subaru Impreza GX AWD Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Subaru Impreza GX AWD car check
Is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliable? We analysed 3,595 real MOT tests across 290 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru Impreza GX AWD is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru Impreza GX AWD.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru Impreza GX AWD. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru Impreza GX AWD to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru Impreza GX AWD owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru Impreza GX AWD year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 386 | 69.9% | 54,149 | 79,903 | 103,221 |
| 2002 | 1,686 | 73.9% | 52,294 | 78,044 | 103,622 |
| 2001 | 1,481 | 71.6% | 65,068 | 86,095 | 110,097 |
How Long Does a Subaru Impreza GX AWD Last?
Based on 290 Subaru Impreza GX AWD vehicles on UK roads.
Subaru Impreza GX AWD Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Impreza GX AWD MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru Impreza GX AWD
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
73.9% MOT pass rate from 1,686 tests
69.9% MOT pass rate from 386 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru Impreza GX AWD is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 73.9% across 1,686 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Subaru Impreza GX AWD Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza GX AWD THIS CAR | 72.4% | 3,595 | 82,135 mi | 25 yrs |
| Subaru Impreza | 75.7% | 915,729 | 83,083 mi | 33 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
| Subaru Legacy | 72.5% | 349,986 | 96,000 mi | 35 yrs |
| Triumph T120R | 91% | 1,478 | 6,559 mi | 65 yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Impreza GX AWD trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru Impreza GX AWD has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.4% across 3,595 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Subaru Impreza GX AWD are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (172 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (125), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (105). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Subaru Impreza GX AWD owner drives around 6,756 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Subaru Impreza GX AWD models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.