2002 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · A18 BYG
2002 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 130,726 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 130,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 BYG 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 2002 Subaru Impreza (A18 BYG) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
A18 BYG Mileage History
- 08/03/2024126,075 mi
- 02/06/2025128,781 mi+2,706 mi
- 29/07/2025128,786 mi+5 mi
- 30/07/2025128,786 mi
- 28/07/2026130,726 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
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