Subaru MOT pass rates

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

57,243 Subaru cars three years and over had an MOT in 2025, and 74.5% passed first time. Choose a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and typical mileage.

Subaru models

Models with at least 5,000 tests. The last column compares each model with cars of the same ages: above zero means it passed more often.

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Subaru first-time pass rate by model, 2025
Subaru models
ModelTestsPass rateVs same-age cars
Impreza16,98775.2%14.1 pts better
Forester15,62370.8%1.8 pts better
Outback7,75975.7%3.0 pts better
XV6,95080.8%3.6 pts better

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

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These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.