What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Subaru Impreza?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza are: Lamps & Electrics (3.1% risk), Visibility (1.6% risk), Tyres (1.6% risk).

Subaru Impreza MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on 2,266 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza has a 11.9% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

11.9%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles

Based on 2,266 MOT tests

16.1pp below the UK average (28%)

Subaru Impreza shows good reliability at this age, with a 11.9% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.1%

Visibility 1.6%

Tyres 1.6%

Brakes 1.0%

Body & Chassis 0.9%

Suspension 0.6%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Subaru Impreza MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	12.5%	713	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	11.9%	2,266	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	17.0%	3,153	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	27.1%	21,320	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	26.2%	58,637	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Subaru Impreza reliable?

Yes. Based on 2,266 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza vehicles have a 11.9% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Subaru Impreza?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 3.1% failure risk
Visibility — 1.6% failure risk
Tyres — 1.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Subaru Impreza for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Subaru Impreza, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Subaru Impreza Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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