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VA51 AXC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 117,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,429 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 115,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,583 miles

outer sills plastic covered

under sills plas under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,405 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,465 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,706 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Sep 2006

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Sep 2005 47,306 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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VA51 AXC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VA51 AXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA51 AXC?

You can check the full history of VA51 AXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA51 AXC registered?

VA51 AXC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is VA51 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 AXC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA51 AXC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA51 AXC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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