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AO03 AHC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,602 mi
Last recorded137,602 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 137,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,332 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 132,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,210 miles

Both front suspension units are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,851 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing from joints

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,851 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly blowing from joints

Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,233 miles

front roll bar links and bushes worn

radiator leaking

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,608 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats, rear seat belts have not been tested.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,622 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,882 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,165 miles

advise rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,660 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on edges (raised tread)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,504 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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AO03 AHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 AO03 AHC, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 AHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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