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VU52 AUE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 AUE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,562 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,047 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,737 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 89,736 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,084 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,198 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 46,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,945 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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VU52 AUE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU52 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 AUE registered?

VU52 AUE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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