2013 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · NJ13 OSA

The 2013 Subaru WRX presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 19 January 2026 at 31,551 miles passing with zero defects. Every recorded test in the history, stretching back to 27 January 2022 at 23,364 miles, has passed with no advisories or failures. This is an unusually spotless record for a performance saloon of this age, indicating consistent upkeep and no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between 27 January 2022 and 19 January 2026, a span of nearly four years, the odometer moved just 8,187 miles, averaging roughly 2,047 miles per year. The annual increments are steady and modest, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that might suggest odometer tampering or extended periods of disuse. At 31,551 miles after thirteen years, this is approximately 2,427 miles per year overall, well below the UK average. Such low mileage typically limits wear on consumables, but it also raises the question of how the vehicle was stored and whether long periods of sitting have affected rubber components, seals, or fuel system integrity. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage performance cars that stand for extended intervals can develop flat-spotted tyres, perished suspension bushes, and corroded brake discs or calipers from surface rust that does not always trigger an MOT failure. The turbocharged boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive drivetrain deserve particular attention for oil leaks, boost pipe condition, and differential fluid condition, none of which are directly assessed during a standard MOT. Underbody inspection for corrosion is also advisable, as surface protection can degrade on vehicles that sit unused on damp ground. The absence of any MOT advisories across five consecutive tests is a strong positive signal, but it does not substitute for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Subaru boxer engines and AWD systems. A compression test, boost leak check, and detailed underside examination would complement the documented history and confirm that this low-mileage example has been genuinely well cared for rather than simply underused.