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BT56 VUA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 106,142 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 104,974 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear shocks cups broken and springs being insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure due to shock (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring cup broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure due to shock (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring cup broken (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,359 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres treads getting down slightly perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2018 95,312 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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres treads worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,425 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 55,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,745 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,846 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 VUA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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