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WD51 AVR

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,254 mi
Last recorded166,254 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 AVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 166,254 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 166,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 160,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 152,989 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 146,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 138,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 132,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 132,749 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,697 miles

os front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,209 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 100,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,786 miles

Headlamp aim difficult to achieve as adjusters have free play

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,786 miles

Headlamp aim difficult to achieve as adjusters have free play

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,413 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s headlamp only just adjusted enough

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,312 miles

n/s headlamp only just adjusted enough

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,737 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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WD51 AVR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WD51 AVR, 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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WD51 AVR is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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