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A20 LKJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 152,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 151,381 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 151,225 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,875 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 141,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 141,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 133,957 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 133,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,781 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2015 128,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2014 122,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 120,981 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 116,079 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 115,961 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 May 2011 136,297 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 136,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 135,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 124,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 120,509 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 120,479 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 105,373 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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A20 LKJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 LKJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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