Subaru Impreza
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc
S31 ARUMOT history
S31 ARU is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 6 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 132,201 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,945 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 6 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 ARU was last recorded at 132,201 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Sept 2020: 111,523 miles, lower than 117,601 miles on 20 Aug 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,192 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,009 miles
- Average per year
- 4,945 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,201 miles
- 2025 – 129,192 miles
- 2024 – 126,229 miles
- 2023 – 121,033 miles
- 2022 – 116,011 miles
- 2020 – 111,523 miles
- 2019 – 117,601 miles
- 2018 – 117,243 miles
- 2017 – 108,722 miles
- 2016 – 103,416 miles
- 2015 – 92,017 miles
- 2014 – 84,093 miles
- 2013 – 73,857 miles
- 2012 – 68,202 miles
- 2010 – 64,371 miles
- 2009 – 60,136 miles
- 2008 – 53,301 miles
- 2007 – 42,452 miles
- 2006 – 33,251 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 225/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER THE VEHICLE COVER BY UNDERSEAL
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,201 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 132,201 miles
- Test number
- 205849897136
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 225/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER THE VEHICLE COVER BY UNDERSEAL
Fail132,201 miles (+3,009)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,201 miles
- Test number
- 969159691584
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 225/40/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUNDER THE VEHICLE COVER BY UNDERSEAL
Pass129,192 miles (+2,963)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 129,192 miles
- Test number
- 973325337259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,229 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 126,229 miles
- Test number
- 528690600952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,211 miles (+5,178)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,211 miles
- Test number
- 911269679282
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass121,033 miles (+98)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,033 miles
- Test number
- 496726985613
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail120,935 miles (+25)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,935 miles
- Test number
- 522744556419
- DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail120,910 miles (+36)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,910 miles
- Test number
- 407815322918
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joint in the fuel tank-by area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket headlights installed, headlight beam image only meets requirements
Fail120,874 miles (+76)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,874 miles
- Test number
- 475502134704
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Suspect emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard. Blanking plug in exhaust after cat. Cat is much smaller thanexpected on this type ofvehicle (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling system removed
- AdvisoryOffside front foglamp missing and nearside front foglamp illuminates behind body panel
- AdvisoryRegistration plate lamps very dim
- AdvisorySteering operation. Slight tight spots detected on lock to lock check
Fail120,798 miles (+4,787)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,798 miles
- Test number
- 518715878345
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Pass116,011 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,011 miles
- Test number
- 785620520917
- AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Pass111,523 miles (-6,078)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 111,523 miles
- Test number
- 975206294558
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S headlight loose
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass117,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,601 miles
- Test number
- 785104137404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,601 miles (+358)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,601 miles
- Test number
- 910471210560
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass117,243 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 117,243 miles
- Test number
- 690969767162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,722 miles (+5,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 108,722 miles
- Test number
- 246193534904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear anti roll bar linkage bush slightly worn
Pass103,416 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 103,416 miles
- Test number
- 755213273771
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail103,416 miles (+11,399)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,416 miles
- Test number
- 565418768653
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,017 miles (+7,924)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 92,017 miles
- Test number
- 257140155141
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass84,093 miles (+10,236)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,093 miles
- Test number
- 757888824128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,857 miles (+5,655)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 73,857 miles
- Test number
- 955811823121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,202 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,202 miles
- Test number
- 877661032158
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,371 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 64,371 miles
- Test number
- 361249050466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,136 miles (+6,835)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 60,136 miles
- Test number
- 874297349292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,301 miles (+10,849)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,301 miles
- Test number
- 484510858249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,452 miles (+9,201)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,452 miles
- Test number
- 513915757249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,251 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 33,251 miles
- Test number
- 792008256276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 ARU
- Does S31 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ARU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 ARU?
- The MOT on S31 ARU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 ARU done?
- S31 ARU was recorded at 132,201 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
- Has S31 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 ARU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S31 ARU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S31 ARU find?
- S31 ARU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all; brake pad(s) wearing thin all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill, and 3 more.
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