Subaru WRX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,015 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,015 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Subaru WRX cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the WRX tends to fail
Share of Subaru WRX cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, suspension, steering.
Common questions
Is the Subaru WRX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Subaru WRX holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 91% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Subaru WRX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Subaru WRX in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Subaru WRX MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Subaru WRX versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).