Subaru Wrx
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 3,294 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
3,294
Best Year
2018 (96%)
Years Covered
8
About the Subaru Wrx
The Subaru Wrx has been tested 3,294 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2010 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 141 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 90%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SUBARU WRX has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 79,656 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 28,648 miles.
Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Wrx performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Subaru range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Subaru Wrx by Year
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