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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

V31 CHRMOT history

V31 CHR is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

V31 CHR red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
49,969 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 CHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 CHR was last recorded at 49,969 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2011: 43,852 miles, lower than 90,352 miles on 9 Dec 2010.
  • 13 Dec 2016: 32,295 miles, lower than 106,847 miles on 18 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,965 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,969 miles
  • 2024 – 49,959 miles
  • 2023 – 49,873 miles
  • 2022 – 49,673 miles
  • 2020 – 49,379 miles
  • 2019 – 44,535 miles
  • 2018 – 39,808 miles
  • 2017 – 36,252 miles
  • 2016 – 32,295 miles
  • 2015 – 106,847 miles
  • 2014 – 98,187 miles
  • 2013 – 95,662 miles
  • 2012 – 44,757 miles
  • 2011 – 43,852 miles
  • 2010 – 90,352 miles
  • 2009 – 86,756 miles
  • 2008 – 82,071 miles
  • 2007 – 71,837 miles
  • 2006 – 64,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,969 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Off side head light blured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,969 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    331339138684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,965 miles (+6)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    310209999301
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail49,959 miles (+86)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    364873646146
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sll end under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,873 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    147624567662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass49,673 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    538561170600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efforts slightly low
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly faded

  6. Pass49,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    162238337533
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Fail49,379 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    871181343563
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,535 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    606605172986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,808 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    219644262772
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail39,808 miles (+3,556)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    514940159374
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass36,252 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,252 miles
    Test number
    655087760839
    • AdvisoryOff side head light blured

  12. Pass32,295 miles (-74,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    631804769387
    • AdvisoryNear side head light slightly blured

  13. Pass106,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    617012320972
    • AdvisoryCrack in near side wind screen
    • AdvisoryNear side rear light full of water
    • AdvisoryOff side head light blured

  14. Fail106,847 miles (+8,660)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    268337536399
    • FailureBrake hose twisted both rear flexi hoses insucure (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front parking lights blue (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCrack in near side wind screen
    • AdvisoryNear side rear light full of water
    • AdvisoryOff side head light blured

  15. Pass98,187 miles (+31)13 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    528789544374
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlight units, top securing bolts broken
    • NoteNearside rear light unit has condesation inside
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

  16. Fail98,156 miles (+2,494)3 failures13 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,156 miles
    Test number
    839047944345
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlight units, top securing bolts broken
    • NoteNearside rear light unit has condesation inside
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

  17. Pass95,662 miles (+11)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    457505453459
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteHeadlight top securing bolts broken
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  18. Fail95,651 miles (+50,894)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,651 miles
    Test number
    347266643322
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteHeadlight top securing bolts broken
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass44,757 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,757 miles
    Test number
    887452632306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,852 miles (-46,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    815213241315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,352 miles (+3,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    114933740369
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  22. Pass86,756 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,756 miles
    Test number
    164873349399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,071 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    371055538432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,837 miles (+7,666)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,837 miles
    Test number
    271391577037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise - Heatsheild missing adjacent to steering coupling.

  25. Pass64,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,171 miles
    Test number
    531399566001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V31 CHR

Does V31 CHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 CHR expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 CHR?
The MOT on V31 CHR expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 CHR done?
V31 CHR was recorded at 49,969 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
Has V31 CHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 CHR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 CHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V31 CHR find?
V31 CHR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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