2015 Subaru WRX: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Subaru WRX first registered in 2015: we looked at the 823 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2015 Subaru WRX MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2015 Subaru WRX MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres17% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes11% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension7% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions4% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2015 Subaru WRX
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Subaru WRX compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 280 | Tyres 11% |
| 2017 | 918 | Tyres 13% |
| 2016 | 970 | Tyres 17% |
| 2014 | 1,031 | Tyres 16% |
| 2013 | 181 | Tyres 24% |
| 2012 | 368 | Tyres 18% |
| 2011 | 348 | Suspension 17% |
| 2010 | 201 | Lights and electrics 18% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Subaru WRX cars first registered in 2015. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score