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Subaru WRX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,015 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.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 91% of peers
+17 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
2,015 tests · fleet 73%
90%
Where the WRX fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on road wheels, suspension, steering.
Share of 8 to 12 years Subaru WRX MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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