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BP05 AZU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AZU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,485 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 98,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 94,255 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 91,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,882 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,155 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 44,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,007 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 24,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside front wiper blade slight split

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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BP05 AZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 BP05 AZU, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP05 AZU registered?

BP05 AZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is BP05 AZU safe to buy?

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