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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

V31 SDSMOT history

V31 SDS is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

V31 SDS black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,471 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SDS was last recorded at 99,471 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,350 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,121 miles
Average per year
3,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,471 miles
  • 2025 – 98,350 miles
  • 2024 – 97,160 miles
  • 2023 – 96,238 miles
  • 2022 – 95,404 miles
  • 2021 – 93,746 miles
  • 2020 – 92,549 miles
  • 2019 – 89,786 miles
  • 2018 – 86,949 miles
  • 2017 – 84,238 miles
  • 2016 – 80,009 miles
  • 2015 – 75,895 miles
  • 2014 – 72,108 miles
  • 2013 – 69,554 miles
  • 2012 – 65,284 miles
  • 2011 – 61,407 miles
  • 2010 – 59,246 miles
  • 2009 – 54,759 miles
  • 2008 – 49,031 miles
  • 2007 – 43,782 miles
  • 2006 – 39,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish and crack in-between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,471 miles (+1,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    787554223959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish and crack in-between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,350 miles (+1,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    668885787308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass97,160 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    729133581573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass96,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,238 miles
    Test number
    131217613566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail96,235 miles (+831)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    765361480914
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dim (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc plate rubbing?

  6. Pass95,404 miles (+1,658)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    427840541234
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,746 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    619110324287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,549 miles (+2,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,549 miles
    Test number
    697437252759
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    242256511938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail89,786 miles (+2,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    972169387828
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass86,949 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,949 miles
    Test number
    131655650217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,238 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    143996448327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,009 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,009 miles
    Test number
    967277021807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    889018295006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,895 miles (+3,787)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    349137895032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth Sides, Front Brake Discs Deteriorated On Inner Edges.

  16. Pass72,108 miles (+2,554)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    358960994096
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Deteriorated.

  17. Pass69,554 miles (+4,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    905654713130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres going lumpy on inside edges

  18. Pass65,284 miles (+3,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    356768502156
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly rusty on inner face

  19. Pass61,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    127317991086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,407 miles (+2,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,407 miles
    Test number
    126126791050
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail59,246 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    250340910192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass59,246 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    563460710198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    340047199005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,759 miles (+5,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    584317199052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass49,031 miles (+5,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    154053818182
    • NoteSMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ON O/S/F LOWER CORNER (ADVISE ONLY)

  26. Pass43,782 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    984235317152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    623544406378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 SDS

Does V31 SDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SDS is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SDS?
The MOT on V31 SDS is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SDS done?
V31 SDS was recorded at 99,471 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
Has V31 SDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 SDS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 SDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V31 SDS find?
V31 SDS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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