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AV56 FRD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,718 mi
Last recorded104,718 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,718 miles

All shocks starting to corrode

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2023 104,691 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Strut unsafe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 97,494 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Position lamp not working All lamps, front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 91,382 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at multi block (1.1.11 (c))

no headlamp leveling device found but tape on dash

Fail 30 Jul 2021 91,382 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at multi block (1.1.11 (c))

no headlamp leveling device found but tape on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,978 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 79,958 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 72,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,582 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,647 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,406 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 17 Dec 2013 40,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,621 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,991 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,641 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 22,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,621 miles

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 FRD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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