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S400 ARU

2012 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,140 mi
Last recorded88,140 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 87,745 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Fog inop

Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,908 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,650 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 72,647 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,261 miles

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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S400 ARU is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Grey 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 S400 ARU, 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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What year was S400 ARU registered?

S400 ARU is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is S400 ARU safe to buy?

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