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VD02 WRX

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,189 mi
Last recorded137,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD02 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 137,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and previous repairs covered,undersealed

Fail 29 May 2025 137,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and previous repairs covered,undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2023 131,937 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 130,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 124,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 117,816 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,522 miles

second hand cat fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,522 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2016 111,572 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 111,253 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Brake hose twisted insecure (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 107,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damp

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 10 Dec 2013 107,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damp

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 11 Jan 2013 102,254 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,640 miles

engine management light on.

front reg plate cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 73,980 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,145 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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VD02 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VD02 WRX, 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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VD02 WRX is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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