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BT56 XXL

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 97,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 85,823 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 3-4mm inner pads feel low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,384 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,564 miles

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,339 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,991 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,980 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,569 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 10,802 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 XXL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXL, 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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What year was BT56 XXL registered?

BT56 XXL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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