2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line

Highlights

• Wingless JDM A-Line sleeper in Plasma Blue

• Camel leather cabin with heated front seats

• 296bhp turbocharged flat-four and all-wheel drive

• Sunroof, reversing camera and Apple CarPlay

• MOT to September 2027

Overview

The third-generation WRX STI wears its intent plainly, and frankly we love it for that. Its 2.5-litre EJ25 flat-four pulls hard from low revs and keeps pulling right up to the redline, with that familiar boxer burble providing the soundtrack. Symmetrical all-wheel drive delivers a clawing grip you have to feel to believe, and sweet, talkative steering makes every B-road a special stage.

The saloon body adds plenty of presence, with flared arches, a bonnet scoop and a squat stance giving it a purposeful look from every angle. Then there's this car, a JDM A-Line, which is the grown-up, everyday STI of the family. It pairs that turbocharged punch with a five-speed auto and paddles, so it's as happy in Monday traffic as chasing apexes on Sunday.

Plasma Blue paint over a camel leather cabin is a classy and slightly unexpected combination, and it suits the car's character beautifully. With just a small boot-lip spoiler and no big wing, only those in the know will clock what it is until you squeeze the throttle. Call it a sleeper with manners, and a properly comfortable, properly quick one at that.

First registered in Japan in September 2013, it spent its first five years being stamped by the same Subaru dealer in Fukuoka. Today it presents in fine fettle, with a deep gloss on the paintwork and a cabin that's clearly been well looked after. Add a fresh MOT with no advisories ever recorded, and it's ready to be driven and enjoyed right away.

History and documentation

• First registered in Japan in September 2013, and in the UK on 1 Dec 2025

• Japanese Subaru dealer service record with stamps as follows: Mar 2014 @ 4,200 miles, Aug 2014 @ 8,644 miles, Aug 2015 @ 15,935 miles, Sep 2016 @ 22,350 miles, Sep 2017 @ 30,655 miles, Aug 2018 @ 36,448 miles

• The seller advises that the car was serviced in Dec 2025 at 100,750 km (62,603 miles) but that he has mislaid the paperwork

• Original Japanese owner's manual, Quick User Guide and Subaru Service Network booklet

• One key

• In current ownership since December 2025 as the car's first UK keeper

• The vendor tells us the car has a Japanese auction grade of 4

• MOT history shows no advisories ever recorded, with odometer readings consistent with the displayed mileage

• Current MOT expires 28 Sep 2027 with no advisories

• HPI clear

• Odo shows 108,466 km which equates to 67,398 miles

Interior

• Cabin is clean and well kept, with the dashboard, door cards, centre console and switchgear unmarked

• Camel perforated leather upholstery with black side panels and embossed STI logos on the front seat backs

• Driver's seat outer cushion and backrest bolsters show some crazing of the leather finish and some colour loss; a leather specialist could revive them, we suspect

• Passenger seat and rear bench show light creasing only

• Two-tone camel and black leather steering wheel with paddle shifters

• Heated front seats and automatic climate control

• Factory glass sunroof

• Pioneer touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB; the vendor tells us everything works

• Reversing camera

• Push-button start and keyless entry

• Headlining is clean and taut with no sagging

• Carpets and STI floor mats are clean

• Instrument cluster reads in km/h; the vendor tells us he uses a plug-in converter and Waze for mph

• Boot carpet is clean and the underfloor tool tray holds the Subaru tool pouch and jack handle, though some recesses are empty

• Japanese warning labels throughout, which is a nice nod to the car's JDM heritage

Exterior

• Plasma Blue paint holds a deep gloss on the flanks, roof and boot

• Even panel gaps and consistent reflections across the majority of the car

• Small boot-lip spoiler and no big rear wing keep the sleeper look intact

• A scattering of small stone chips on the bonnet, plus light peppering on the front bumper corners and lower lip

• Bonnet scoop edges are slightly faded

• Headlight lenses are slightly hazy and would benefit from a polish

• Black grille surround and door mirror bases are weathered

• Clear protective film ahead of both rear arches has crazed and could be peeled off and replaced

• Fine scratches at the leading edge of the nearside rear arch

• 18-inch forged STI alloys show paint flaking on the spokes and rim lipsand would benefit from a refurb

• Hankook Ventus S1 evo 245/40ZR18 tyres

• Undertray and underseal are intact and the sills are solid; light surface corrosion on the rear subframe fixings and centre exhaust pipe

Mechanical

• 2.5-litre turbocharged EJ257 flat-four producing 296bhp

• 5-speed automatic with paddle shifters and SI-Drive modes

• Symmetrical all-wheel drive

• Top-mount intercooler and STI strut brace

• Engine is standard with no modifications, according to the vendor

• Vendor tells us it starts, runs and drives smoothly with a subtle burble and has reportedly only been run on Shell V-Power in the UK

• MOT passed in September 2026 with no advisories

Summary

It's a lovely looking example of the grown-up STI, with deep gloss on the Plasma Blue and a well-kept camel leather cabin. Add 296bhp, all-wheel drive and a five-speed auto with paddles, and you've a car that'll handle the commute and the B-road blast home with relish. With an MOT to September 2027 and no advisories ever recorded, it's ready to enjoy from day one.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located near Craven Arms, Shropshire.