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A5 EBV

2000 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 161,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 160,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 158,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 156,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 146,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 137,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 129,473 miles

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 103,653 miles

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

exhaust note loud

fog lamp bulb discoloured

light oilstains on engine and rear diff

slighyt underside corrosion evident at rear of vehicle

small pinhole in nearside headlamp and offside front sidelight lens condensated

underside brake pipes corroding slightly at rear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,653 miles

exhaust note loud

fog lamp bulb discoloured

light oilstains on engine and rear diff

slighyt underside corrosion evident at rear of vehicle

small pinhole in nearside headlamp and offside front sidelight lens condensated

underside brake pipes corroding slightly at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,275 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,186 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 93,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 89,692 miles

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

offside front lamp has water in it

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,692 miles

offside front lamp has water in it

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 75,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,506 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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A5 EBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 A5 EBV, 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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What year was A5 EBV registered?

A5 EBV is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is A5 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 EBV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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