Subaru WRX - 2018
51.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru WRX, model year 2018.
Sample size: 113 cars, 225 tests and 116 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: 113 cars
The 2018 Subaru WRX has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 52 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 57% better than the average for cars of the same year, which stands at 120 defects per 100. The model shows an increasing trend in defects with mileage, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000 miles category, where it has 275 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, the WRX excels in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates far below the average, while it has a higher incidence of defects in the 'Other' category compared to the average. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability relative to its peers, especially in critical performance areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 113 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 71.5% better
19.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.5% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 34.1% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 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
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 65.6% better
43.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 47.1% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 102.9% worse
14.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
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: 4
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Serious faults (Top 10)
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer: missing, obviously modified or obviously defective
FAIL
Occurrences: 2