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AV56 EFN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,458 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 96,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 70,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,134 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole near exhaust bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Front wiper split on the edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,726 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,270 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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AV56 EFN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV56 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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