Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo car check
Is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo reliable? We analysed 1,540 real MOT tests across 291 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 79.1% | 85,642 | 119,684 | 141,491 |
| 2006 | 93 | 72.0% | 81,549 | 99,931 | 114,091 |
| 2005 | 167 | 79.0% | 47,257 | 80,478 | 107,270 |
| 2004 | 224 | 80.8% | 47,251 | 73,954 | 113,139 |
| 2003 | 259 | 82.2% | 38,763 | 54,741 | 73,025 |
| 1995 | 54 | 72.2% | 90,086 | 116,938 | 142,203 |
How Long Does a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Last?
Based on 291 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo vehicles on UK roads.
Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo 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 Wrx Turbo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.2% MOT pass rate from 259 tests
72.0% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 259 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.0% — 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 Wrx Turbo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo THIS CAR | 76.9% | 1,540 | 87,285 mi | 31 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 |
| Austin Morris Mini Special | 70.5% | 1,388 | 54,031 mi | 47 yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 1,540 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (63 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (30), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (29). 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 Wrx Turbo owner drives around 4,723 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 Wrx Turbo models stay on UK roads for around 31 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.