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BT56 VUJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,675 miles

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

Front Inner Both drive shaft joint constant velocity boot seeping grease

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 67,675 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Both drive shaft joint constant velocity boot seeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot weeping grease

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear service brake slow to release after application of brakes

Offside Front Inner c/v boot weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 65,405 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust pipe has major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to sidewall exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot weeping grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear service brake slow to release after application of brakes

Offside Front Inner c/v boot weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small split in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,692 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,588 miles

Rear brake pads close to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,588 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,668 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,204 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 VUJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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