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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Ascent. Check any Ascent by registration number below.

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81.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Subaru Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Subaru Ascent — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Ascent has an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ascent is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Subaru Ascent, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Subaru Ascent performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 11 vehicles

81.8%Good
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

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94.1% pass rate

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98.1% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

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94.5% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Ascent MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Ascent?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Ascent is 81.8% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru Ascent?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Subaru Ascent reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, the Subaru Ascent is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru Ascent?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru Ascent?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Ascent: 36,240 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ascent to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Subaru Ascent's MOT History

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