2016 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · J100 ACL
2016 Subaru WRX (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2016. Recorded mileage 51,384 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU WRX
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J100 ACL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 51,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J100 ACL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Subaru Wrx (J100 ACL) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
J100 ACL Mileage History
- 27/04/202338,413 mi
- 23/04/202441,854 mi+3,441 mi
- 01/05/202441,987 mi+133 mi
- 23/04/202546,145 mi+4,158 mi
- 07/05/202651,384 mi+5,239 mi
Average of roughly 4,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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