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A5 TXW

2014 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Impreza46,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TXW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,513 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,305 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 121,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,049 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,664 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 116,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 113,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,410 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,947 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 1 Oct 2016 111,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,512 miles

Centre stop lamp part working.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre stop lamp part working.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,809 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 61,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,629 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake discs

n/s front tyre worn to limit

o/s front tyre worn near limit

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,234 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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A5 TXW is a 2014 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 46,915 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 A5 TXW, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A5 TXW is a 2014 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2014.

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