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BD56 RAU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,874 mi
Last recorded168,874 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 RAU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 168,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 158,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 149,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,642 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 142,641 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 140,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 136,102 miles

Clutch pedal Rubber is worn badly and split

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 led lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

The N/S/F lower arm rear bush is starting to perish

The brake pedal runner is worn on one side - advise replacing soon

Pass 15 May 2019 129,562 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 129,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 124,171 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 124,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,027 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 118,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 105,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 74,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,805 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,670 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BD56 RAU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 RAU registered?

BD56 RAU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BD56 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 RAU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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