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DX51 AFA

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,609 mi
Last recorded127,609 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 127,609 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 126,442 miles

Exhaust noisy. Rear silencer baffles are loose.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 126,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are worn very low (2mm).

Exhaust leak from the rear joint.

Exhaust noisy. Rear silencer baffles are loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,812 miles

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

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner low wheel arch and top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing o/s/f wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner low wheel arch and top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both rear back plates deteriorated

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,295 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,644 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 58,263 miles

rear brakes extremely low only just pass on efficiency and thickness of pad

Fail 16 Feb 2008 58,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes extremely low only just pass on efficiency and thickness of pad

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 52,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,389 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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DX51 AFA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 DX51 AFA, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX51 AFA is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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