2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Subaru Wrx MOT pass rate and common faults

270 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.1%
  3. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  2. Tyres3.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Brakes1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Subaru Wrx?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2015 Subaru Wrx cars passed their MOT first time, across 270 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Subaru Wrx?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2015 Subaru Wrx reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).