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Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 306 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

306

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (91%)

Years Covered

2

About the Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd

The Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd was MOT tested 306 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2012 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 147 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 67,823 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 76,216 miles.

Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Subaru range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2457cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£445
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,658
Per month£222/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)
vs Subaru brand average+8% (83% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201390%15976,216 mi
201291%14767,823 mi

Questions about the Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd

Is the Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2012 to 2013), the Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 306 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Subaru WRX STI-TP Uk SYM-Cal Awd has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 90%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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