We've only got 240 MOT tests for Subaru Levorgs built around 2016 (9 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Subaru Levorgs built around 2016 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Subaru Levorg's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Levorg's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
16.5% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)
Likely between 9.9% and 26.1%
Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)
10.1% fail rate, built around 2017 (8 years old)
Likely between 6.3% and 15.7%
Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 18.7%)
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Subaru Levorg.
See every build year for the Subaru LevorgSide-by-side
Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.
| Generation | Rating | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| VN (2nd gen) (2020-present) | No ratingNot enough tests to rate | 16.5%likely between 9.9% and 26.1%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 79 MOT tests at this age |
| VM (1st gen) (2014-2019) | No ratingNot enough tests to rate | 10.1%likely between 6.3% and 15.7%built around 2017 (8 years old)from 159 MOT tests at this age |
Each row is one generation of the Levorg, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.
By age
This chart combines every Subaru Levorg ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 10 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 9-year-old Subaru Levorgs, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Brake pads wearing thin
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 240 MOT tests on 9-year-old Subaru Levorgs, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 9-year-old Subaru Levorgs notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 56 MOT tests on Subaru Levorg cars built around 2016 (9 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Subaru Levorg.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
1 Subaru Levorg recall covers cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer dangerous faults: 4.7%, against 5.8% for the Subaru Levorg.
1,636 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Subaru Levorg on these figures.
1,599 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the Subaru Levorg on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,511 MOT tests on cars built around 2016
Common questions
Built around 2016 (9 years old), the Subaru Levorg across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 240 9-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
