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2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,769 mi
Last recorded162,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 NFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 162,769 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened croded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake hoses not scured

slight oil leeks

Fail 10 Aug 2019 162,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake hoses not secured

both front tyres bald inner egdes

metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 156,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 154,363 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system not standard and fouling axle support

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage Jacking point damaged (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage damaged jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 152,297 miles

Front brake discs inner faces are corroded.

Front suspension top mountings'rubber sections are lightly cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 152,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake discs inner faces are corroded.

Front suspension top mountings'rubber sections are lightly cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 150,532 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2014 150,532 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,300 miles

Both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Brake disc faces corroded

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of oil o/s steering rack

General corrosion to subframes and components

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Sports exhaust fitted with slip in cat and temporary noise bung fitted

All tyres worn and carcasses badly deteriorated

Steering wheel very poor, weak and flexible

Fail 5 Mar 2013 111,299 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Brake disc faces corroded

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of oil o/s steering rack

General corrosion to subframes and components

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Small chips on windscreen

Sports exhaust fitted with slip in cat and temporary noise bung fitted

All tyres worn and carcasses badly deteriorated

Steering wheel very poor, weak and flexible

Fail 12 Feb 2013 111,298 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks from engine

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,457 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust slightly noisey

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,457 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust slightly noisey

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,601 miles

o/s/f inner pot joint gaiter leaking grease

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

Fail 10 Feb 2011 105,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,570 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,629 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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A4 NFC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 NFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A4 NFC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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