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A4 XAG

2000 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 88,789 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise emissions aborted car overheated

advise front disces corroded

advise full pipes corroded

advise rear brake disces corroded

oil leak engine

rear bumper insuquer

Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,789 miles

after market pedals fitted

battery insecure

front and rear brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly loose

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

no exterior door handles fitted to both rear and n/s/f doors - vehicle presented with windows open???

power steering slightly stiff/noisy

slight blow from front of exhaust

slight movement in top of steering column

top radiator bracket insecure

vehicle fitted with after market skirts/spoilers

Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,789 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

after market pedals fitted

battery insecure

front and rear brake pads getting low

front number plate slightly loose

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

no exterior door handles fitted to both rear and n/s/f doors - vehicle presented with windows open???

power steering slightly stiff/noisy

slight blow from front of exhaust

slight movement in top of steering column

top radiator bracket insecure

vehicle fitted with after market skirts/spoilers

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,589 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 88,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 88,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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A4 XAG is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 A4 XAG, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A4 XAG is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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