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AV56 EFC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,871 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 116,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2025 112,515 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear mcpherson struts corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 104,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 100,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 98,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 97,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 93,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber ineffective

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

Pass 4 May 2016 71,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre-worn bold on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 59,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,585 miles

front and rear pads look low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,826 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV56 EFC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 EFC, 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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AV56 EFC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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