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VA16 GTU

2016 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,881 mi
Last recorded48,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 GTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 35,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 32,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 20,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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VA16 GTU is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 VA16 GTU, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA16 GTU registered?

VA16 GTU is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is VA16 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 GTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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