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BT56 OPF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OPF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,906 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure DIGITS INSECURE (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, plus underside of sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, plus underside of sill at rea (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,553 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2023 102,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CROSS MEMBER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,579 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS / SILLS / BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 92,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,014 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 75,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,686 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 60,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,323 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,404 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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BT56 OPF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BT56 OPF, 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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BT56 OPF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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