Enthusiast · 2014–2020
Subaru WRX — VAB STI
Estimated price for a Subaru WRX VAB STI delivered in the UK, registered and ready for the road — based on 22 recent results from Japanese dealer auctions, grade 3.5 or better.
A car we can source for you, not one in stock. You pick the car. We sort out everything else.
Estimate includes everything: the car, shipping, taxes, UK registration and our service.
- Built
- 2014–2020
- Auction results
- 22
- Mileage bands
- 2
- Data updated
- 5 October 2026
Typical figure weighted across all mileage bands. Range runs from the cheapest band’s lower quarter to the dearest band’s upper quarter.
Estimated price
By mileage
Each row is a group of recent auction results for this generation. “Typical” is the middle result; low and high mark the cheaper and dearer quarters, so about half of recent cars came in between them. Estimate includes everything: the car, shipping, taxes, UK registration and our service.
| Mileage band | Typical year | Typical miles | Typical grade | Low | Typical price | High | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–30k miles | 2018 | 24,000 | 4 | £28,900 | £30,150 | £31,050 | 12 |
| 30k–60k miles | 2016 | 49,000 | 4 | £20,300 | £21,500 | £23,550 | 10 |
Estimate Low, typical and high are estimated prices that include everything. Grades are explained below. Fewer results means a less certain estimate.
Compared with UK prices
Honestly: on these figures, buying a Subaru WRX VAB STI in the UK may be cheaper than importing one. We’re still happy to help if you want a particular spec or condition you can’t find here.
| Mileage band | Our estimated price | Average UK price | Estimated saving vs average UK price | Cautious estimate | Confidence | UK adverts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30k–60k miles | £21,500 | £16,200 | Buying in the UK may be cheaper | — | Medium confidence | 6 |
Average UK price is the middle asking price of comparable UK adverts, reduced slightly to allow for negotiation. Estimated saving is that figure minus our typical estimated price, which already includes everything. The cautious estimate assumes you pay towards the top of our price range and compares it with the cheaper UK adverts. Where there is no saving, buying in the UK may well be cheaper than importing.
High confidence means we found enough comparable cars on both sides, of similar age and mileage. Medium confidence means one thing makes the match less certain — for example a modest number of adverts, or a gap in typical age or mileage.
Worked example
What’s included in this estimate
Here is how we reach the typical figure for the most common group in recent results: a 2018 car with about 24,000 miles (0k–30k miles). We work backwards from that estimate to the winning bid, then add every cost in order. The total also includes our service; the calculator shows that line too.
- Exchange rate
- £1 ≈ ¥208
- Rate date
- 2 October 2026
- Car’s age
- About 8 years
- Duty / VAT
- 0% / 20%
Exchange rates move daily. A weaker pound makes every car dearer, and the reverse.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winning auction bid About ¥3,823,000, converted at £1 ≈ ¥208 | £18,350 |
| Japan-side costs Auction fees, transport to the port and export paperwork — ¥128,000 | £614 |
| Sea shipping and insurance Japan to a UK port | £1,800 |
| Customs value Car, Japan-side costs and shipping | £20,765 |
| Import duty 0% with proof of Japanese origin (10% without) | £0 |
| Import VAT 20% of the customs value plus duty | £4,153 |
| UK port handling and customs clearance Unloading, port charges and clearance | £450 |
| Vehicle approval test and modifications Cars under 10 years old need a vehicle approval test — this one is about 8 years old | £900 |
| First registration fee Paid when the car is first registered in the UK | £55 |
| Number plates and preparation UK plates, cleaning and basic checks | £250 |
| Contingency 5% of everything above | £1,329 |
| Estimated price to you Everything above plus our service, rounded to the nearest £50. | £30,150 |
Not included
- Insurance, vehicle tax and fuel
- Repairs or upgrades beyond basic preparation, unless agreed with you
Glossary
Auction grades
Every car at a Japanese dealer auction is inspected and given an overall grade, plus a letter for the interior. Scales vary a little between auctions, so treat this as a guide. This price guide only counts cars graded 3.5 or better. A figure such as 4.25 is a middle value that falls between two grades.
The grade is a useful first filter, not the whole story — where it’s available, we can also inspect the car in Japan before the auction.
- 6 or S
- As new, usually with very low mileage.
- 5
- Excellent — close to new condition.
- 4.5
- Very good, with very few marks for its age and mileage.
- 4
- Good, with light marks or wear in keeping with its age.
- 3.5
- Fair — more visible marks, small dents or wear. May need some cosmetic work.
- 3 and below
- Noticeable wear or damage. Not included in this guide.
- R or RA
- Repaired accident damage. Not included in this guide.
- Interior A to E
- A is excellent, E is poor.
Subaru WRX
Other generations
- VAG S4 (non STI) 2014–2020 typically £13,200
- VBH 2022–2025 typically £25,750
Want one?
You pick the car. We sort out everything else. Tell us your budget, mileage, minimum grade and must-haves for a Subaru WRX VAB STI. We search Japanese dealer auctions, send you matching cars with translated auction sheets and a written quote, then handle the bidding, shipping, customs, VAT, approval, registration, plates and delivery.
£30 sourcing deposit, fully refundable and deducted from your final price. You get it back if you cancel within 14 days, or if we can’t find a matching car within the search window we agree with you.