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AU56 VGA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,677 mi
Last recorded139,677 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VGA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,462 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,254 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 128,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 127,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,892 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 118,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 118,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 112,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 107,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 104,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,312 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,146 miles

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

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

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

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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AU56 VGA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU56 VGA, 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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AU56 VGA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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