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VU03 DVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 DVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 62,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 61,949 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 61,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 48,814 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,311 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,203 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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VU03 DVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 VU03 DVG, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 DVG registered?

VU03 DVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is VU03 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 DVG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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