Subaru WRX - 2016
68.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru WRX, model year 2016.
Sample size: 387 cars, 834 tests and 570 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 387 cars
The 2016 Subaru WRX has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 68 defects per 100 vehicles versus 151 for the average, indicating a 55% improvement. Notably, the WRX performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates far below the average, at 26% and 3% respectively, compared to 77% and 8% in the general population. Mileage trends show that the defect rate increases with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, though the WRX still maintains a relatively low rate. Overall, this model stands out positively for its mechanical reliability compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 387 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 66.9% better
25.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 67.9% better
2.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 32.7% better
10.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 68.9% better
7.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 54.1% better
73.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 28.6% better
6.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 6.2% better
10.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 134
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 42
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 23
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 11
Serious faults (Top 10)
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Emissions test unable to be completed
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 3