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BT56 VUW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,681 mi
Last recorded134,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 134,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 125,772 miles

under covers engine covers o/s/f tyre inside edge exhaust blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension Height Sensor Detached but not illumination warning lights

Fail 10 Jun 2016 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension Height Sensor Detached but not illumination warning lights

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,973 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,972 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,938 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,938 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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 VUW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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