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VA52 TVL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,368 miles

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,712 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 69,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH ! Kicking Up To The Right : Beam Benders Fitted (BP) (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,792 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,855 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,697 miles

beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

Fail 11 Dec 2021 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,680 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 64,458 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure rack and pinion mounting rubber split (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 63,684 miles

Offside Front rack and pinion mounting rubber deteriating

Pass 25 Jun 2016 62,879 miles

front and rear disks corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2016 62,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear disks corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 59,754 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VA52 TVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 VA52 TVL, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA52 TVL registered?

VA52 TVL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA52 TVL safe to buy?

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