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DN02 OAE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,050 mi
Last recorded167,050 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 OAE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 167,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 158,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 148,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,747 miles

Front and rear disc slight surface rust

prop bush slightly worn

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,356 miles

Nearside and offside propshaft support mounts bushes badly worn

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2021 137,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside propshaft support mounts bushes badly worn

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,874 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 134,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,545 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,893 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Slight leak from radiator

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,893 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

N/S & O/S Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Slight leak from radiator

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,068 miles

N/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 98,068 miles

N/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,362 miles

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

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 17 Jul 2014 76,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,408 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 19,771 miles

both wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre very low on tread

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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DN02 OAE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 DN02 OAE, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN02 OAE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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