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AE51 VLK

2001 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,531 mi
Last recorded115,531 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 115,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 110,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,587 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 96,587 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,687 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,558 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,558 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,824 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,772 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 61,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,572 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2006 45,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 39,523 miles

Both front tyres worn at outer edges

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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AE51 VLK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 AE51 VLK, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE51 VLK registered?

AE51 VLK is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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