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S8 AWU

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,953 mi
Last recorded175,953 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 175,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 175,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 175,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 173,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 171,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 170,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 168,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 167,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 164,815 miles

all tyre treads uneavenly worn

Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

all tyre treads uneavenly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,392 miles

both front tyre treads wearing uneavenly

n/s cv boot perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 142,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 134,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,908 miles

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

default cat result (import)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,800 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2009 118,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 111,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 105,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 62,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 62,374 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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S8 AWU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S8 AWU, 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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S8 AWU is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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