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81 MAT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 MAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 87,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,174 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2015 72,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges. also nearside rear,

Pass 8 May 2014 67,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in prop shat support bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,056 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,053 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inside edge. rear brake hoses retaining clips missing.

Pass 5 May 2011 53,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,099 miles

rear brake hoses not clip to supension legs . rear brake worn low

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,912 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 43,294 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,294 miles

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,626 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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81 MAT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 81 MAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 81 MAT registered?

81 MAT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is 81 MAT safe to buy?

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