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M831 OBD

2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx104,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM831 OBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,201 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 72,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,201 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure inside car (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs slightly worn/pitted

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

park brake only just met requirement

some dash board panels inscure

Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle wing bent (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs slightly worn/pitted

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

park brake only just met requirement

some dash board panels inscure

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,200 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,200 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,202 miles

Both front tyre wearing unevenly

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front number plate cracked

N/s/r axle beam mounting plate damaged

Oil weap n/s/f shock absorber

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear foglamp poor

Rear shock absorbers weak operation for model

Some damage and corrosion to both rear inner outer sill seams

Fail 3 Dec 2012 72,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both front tyre wearing unevenly

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front number plate cracked

N/s/r axle beam mounting plate damaged

Oil weap n/s/f shock absorber

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear foglamp poor

Rear shock absorbers weak operation for model

Some damage and corrosion to both rear inner outer sill seams

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,200 miles

Clutch pedal pad missing

Corrosion to rear subframe

Front brake pads worn

General fuel smell

High level brake light inoperative

O/s/r brake hose chaffing on suspension

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake fluid level low

Clutch pedal pad missing

Corrosion to rear subframe

Evidence of oil around master cylinder

Front brake pads worn

General fuel smell

High level brake light inoperative

O/s/r brake hose chaffing on suspension

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Service brake very poor operation

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

N/s/f shock absorber has a misting of oil, and reduced damping

Rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,200 miles

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs slightly corroded and slightly worn

offside steering rack gaitor slightly perished

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

several small blows from front and centre exhaust sections

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,200 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rack bushes worn

water leak engine

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,760 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M831 OBD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 104,568 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M831 OBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M831 OBD is a 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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