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R4 WLV

2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD49,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WLV
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 108,812 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,900 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,372 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,741 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 72,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co limit max 0.20%. Reading on test 0.39% (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,408 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 63,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 0.97 to 1.03. reading on test 1.24 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases boxes flange joints both boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint on caliper . (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when hazards are switched on. (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,749 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 39,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,040 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 25,593 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 25,593 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 22,505 miles

Nearside Rear nail in sidewall of tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,834 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD?

Based on 2,246 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.9%
Pass Rate
4,564
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9
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R4 WLV is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 49,554 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 Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 WLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R4 WLV is a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti-tp Uk Sym-cal AWD, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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