Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD (2012)
2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 WRX STI-TP is notably reliable for its age and class, with an 87.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have affected 19% of the cohort, which is borderline concerning but not alarming enough to be a deal-breaker for most buyers.
These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age—averaging 52,272 miles—and the relatively low failure rate of 1.22 per vehicle suggests owners who keep up with maintenance are rewarded. However, the high advisory count of 7.8 per car points to minor wear items cropping up regularly, so budget for routine consumables and suspension checks before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 90 | 87.6% | 1.32 |
| Other (10%) | 10 | 90.2% | 0.3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD vehicles fall between 35,241 and 64,241 miles.
2012 Subaru Wrx Sti Tp Uk Sym Cal AWD — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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