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A5 SNS

2016 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,982 mi
Last recorded34,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SNS
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 34,982 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 29,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 23,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 16,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 13,318 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing, cut ,cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking outer sidewall and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,705 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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A5 SNS is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 SNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 SNS registered?

A5 SNS is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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