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AT03 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT03 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 147,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 68,491 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 68,491 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,343 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,343 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,404 miles

front brake discs corroding and discoloured on inner surface

front number plate discolouring

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 66,208 miles

Bonnet catch sticky ( difficult to latch shut).

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,580 miles

all tyres are wearing on edges

exhaust showing age

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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AT03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AT03 SUB, 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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What year was AT03 SUB registered?

AT03 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is AT03 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT03 SUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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