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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y38 BTHMOT history

Y38 BTH is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

Y38 BTH blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
81,542 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 BTH was last recorded at 81,542 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,526 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,542 miles
  • 2023 – 81,526 miles
  • 2022 – 81,503 miles
  • 2021 – 81,205 miles
  • 2020 – 80,929 miles
  • 2019 – 77,446 miles
  • 2018 – 69,329 miles
  • 2017 – 68,077 miles
  • 2016 – 65,714 miles
  • 2015 – 63,367 miles
  • 2014 – 60,866 miles
  • 2013 – 58,191 miles
  • 2012 – 55,323 miles
  • 2010 – 53,191 miles
  • 2007 – 51,989 miles
  • 2006 – 49,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deterioratedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted and unable to check outer sills

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.

  • Rear metal brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear sub frame corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front and rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface corrosion underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,542 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,542 miles
    Test number
    666306777130
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted and unable to check outer sills
  2. Pass81,526 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,526 miles
    Test number
    144072429786
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  3. Fail81,523 miles (+20)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,523 miles
    Test number
    679018236970
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  4. Pass81,503 miles (+298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    793428620867
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded badly
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
  5. Pass81,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    868369096007
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  6. Fail81,205 miles (+276)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,205 miles
    Test number
    206198930367
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  7. Pass80,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    353485912749
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight power steering oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  8. Fail80,929 miles (+3,483)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,929 miles
    Test number
    714018662265
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight power steering oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath
  9. Pass77,446 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,446 miles
    Test number
    757482359062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    685225095057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,329 miles (+1,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    484669997404
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  12. Pass68,077 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,077 miles
    Test number
    464608700456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,714 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    283993176468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,707 miles (+2,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,707 miles
    Test number
    439339863271
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
  15. Pass63,367 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    738055435163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,866 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,866 miles
    Test number
    808240644189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,191 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,191 miles
    Test number
    425841643157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,323 miles (+2,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    225335842479
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAdv all 4 tyres sidewall cracked and weatherd no cords exposed
  19. Pass53,191 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    893136010001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass51,989 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    420584687110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    462858716102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y38 BTH

Does Y38 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 BTH expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 BTH?
The MOT on Y38 BTH expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 BTH done?
Y38 BTH was recorded at 81,542 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has Y38 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 BTH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y38 BTH 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 Y38 BTH find?
Y38 BTH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front and rear brake discs corroded; front and rear shocks corroded; headlights slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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