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AU53 GVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 68,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 65,558 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,550 miles

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

various slight corrosion to the inner sills

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,190 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,779 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,079 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,996 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,351 miles

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F wiper blades split but still clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,438 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)

front and rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 3 Aug 2011 24,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front and rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,924 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F Brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2010 19,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F and N/S/F Brake discs corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,565 miles

all brake discs rusting over on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,484 miles

front brake discs inner surface rusted/grooved rear brake discs inner surface rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,659 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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AU53 GVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 AU53 GVG, 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 AU53 GVG registered?

AU53 GVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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