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PR02 STR

2012 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR02 STR
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 94,801 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler and breather pipe corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Springs, rear axle, anti-roll bar and other suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,382 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,918 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,702 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 56,279 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 43,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 43,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,466 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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PR02 STR is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PR02 STR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PR02 STR is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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