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A18 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,325 miles

Cat fitted for mot test

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

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

Rear seats removed unable to check belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,773 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 75,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,380 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 29 Oct 2009 73,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread perished and splitting

n/s/r tyre tread perished and splitting

o/s/r tyre tread perished and splitting

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,854 miles

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

Front number plate small

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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A18 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 WRX registered?

A18 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is A18 WRX safe to buy?

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