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

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92.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Subaru Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Subaru WRX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru WRX has an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the WRX is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Subaru WRX fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your WRX for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Subaru WRX, 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 WRX performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 31 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2018

Based on 236 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2017

Based on 903 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

2016

Based on 996 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

5.6%

2015

Based on 813 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2014

Based on 1,056 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

2013

Based on 31 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 10yr

74k mi

2012

Based on 142 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

10.9%

2011

Based on 338 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

11.6%

2010

Based on 169 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

2005

Based on 33 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

0

Based on 1,821 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Top MOT Failures — Subaru WRX

The most common reasons a Subaru WRX fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.2%
Subaru WRX Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv ( G4 )

98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Subaru Tribeca

95.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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 WRX

Subaru WRX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru WRX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru WRX?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru WRX is 92.1% 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 WRX?
The most common MOT failures on the Subaru WRX are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Subaru WRX reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, the Subaru WRX is rated as "Excellent" 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 WRX?
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 WRX?
Typical mileage for the Subaru WRX: 58,742 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used WRX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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