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S31 ARU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,192 mi
Last recorded129,192 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 126,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 126,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,033 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 120,935 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 May 2023 120,910 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joint in the fuel tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

aftermarket headlights installed, headlight beam image only meets requirements

Fail 11 Apr 2023 120,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Suspect emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard. Blanking plug in exhaust after cat. Cat is much smaller thanexpected on this type ofvehicle (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling system removed

Offside front foglamp missing and nearside front foglamp illuminates behind body panel

Registration plate lamps very dim

Steering operation. Slight tight spots detected on lock to lock check

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,011 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,523 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S headlight loose

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,601 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage bush slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 92,017 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 84,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,251 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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S31 ARU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S31 ARU, 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 S31 ARU registered?

S31 ARU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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