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BT56 VUD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,696 mi
Last recorded132,696 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section ( poss cat heat shield area) (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r anti roll bar link bush perished/ deteriorating

o/s/r tyre's low 2-3mm tread

Fail 17 Oct 2025 132,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section ( poss cat heat shield area) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r anti roll bar link bush perished/ deteriorating

o/s/r tyre's low 2-3mm tread

Pass 15 Oct 2024 130,876 miles

both front tyres inner edges low 2mm

exhaust seepage at cat area,

o/s/r shock slight weak

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2-3mm

slight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers

slight wear to rear drop links

wear to front drop links

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,789 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

wear to both front anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Oct 2023 126,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall , marked with chalk. hankook 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

wear to both front anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,043 miles

rear pads low 2mm

slight wear to front anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,904 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,595 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front inner split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front inner split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,826 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front BOTH front inner cv gators seeping grease

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

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,130 miles

Both sides front inner c v gaiters leaking grease pass clips

E M L Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has small deep cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge [worn close to cords]

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre pipe cracked (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner gaiters leaking grease pass clips (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has cut close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2015 72,838 miles

Battery becoming insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on rear joint [ pipe cracked] (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S Inner gaiter has grease leaking pass clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit [ nail in tread] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,753 miles

Battery becoming insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Inner cv gaiter leaking grease past clip

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges,low on tread

serious oil leak!

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,433 miles

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,429 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,592 miles

N/S/R Tyre On 3MM

O/S/F Warn On Inner Edge

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 VUD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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