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L18 MBU

2015 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,763 mi
Last recorded73,763 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Wrx36,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 MBU
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,033 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 45,033 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2019 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 35,787 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 May 2018 23,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 19,670 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 19,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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L18 MBU is a 2015 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 36,265 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 11 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L18 MBU registered?

L18 MBU is a 2015 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is L18 MBU safe to buy?

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