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AL05 WRX

2016 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 94,325 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 94,324 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 93,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,911 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket at silencer breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 47,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,810 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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AL05 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL05 WRX, 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 AL05 WRX registered?

AL05 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is AL05 WRX safe to buy?

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