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VU02 CXL

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 159,765 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 153,684 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 147,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 147,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 134,864 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 134,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 129,787 miles

Battery insecure

gear knob loose

Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

gear knob loose

Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 110,789 miles

1) front screen chipped 2) body damage o/s front 3) steering rack damp 4) outer sill covers fitted 5) n/s rear tyre tread damaged 6) metal in o/s rear tyre tread

7) o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all road wheels no valves

Fail 28 Jun 2008 99,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all road wheels no valves

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,797 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 87,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,891 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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VU02 CXL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 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 GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 CXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU02 CXL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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