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W3 DOC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 DOC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 76,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion rear brake discs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 76,633 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking o/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember at o/s/f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge slightly

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,296 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,814 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,419 miles

nearside rear tyre low pressure

offside rear tyre low pressure

Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre low pressure

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,994 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 51,980 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 30,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 27,563 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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W3 DOC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 W3 DOC, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W3 DOC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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