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DU56 CXA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,723 mi
Last recorded81,723 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,635 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 77,584 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,971 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox , rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,254 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,231 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted has not been fitted incorrectly and has been rubbing the inside of the wheel (1.1.12 (b) (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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose in hub/ring nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached loose in hub/ring nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint tread only just coming passed the lock nut

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint tread only just coming passed the lock nut

Fail 20 Oct 2022 69,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Front brake hoses slightly fouling or chaffing wiring for abs and level sensors Advise attention to reposition and clip away from wires etc. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Knocking from suspension noticed during brake testing further investigation advised

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Metal brake pipe poorly supported Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend clean and treat ? (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Front brake hoses slightly fouling or chaffing wiring for abs and level sensors Advise attention to reposition and clip away from wires etc. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Knocking from suspension noticed during brake testing further investigation advised

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Metal brake pipe poorly supported Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend clean and treat ? (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut at gland seal has slight movement attention required Also a slight knock noted on the n/s/f when moving vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion noted to chassis and suspension components some of which appears to have been painted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,470 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension strut at gland seal has slight movement attention required Also a slight knock noted on the n/s/f when moving vehicle

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion noted to chassis and suspension components some of which appears to have been painted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension arms and other components general corrosion recommend cleaning, treatment and assessment

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake fluid level a little low

emissions erratic

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,279 miles

Centre exhaust mounting not attached, system secure.

emissions a little erratic

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,608 miles

emissions just met co high

Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,608 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

emissions just met co high

Fail 6 Oct 2014 33,778 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,778 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,721 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

nearside headlamp condensated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 28,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,008 miles

Nearside headlamp has water inside lens

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 21,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 16,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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DU56 CXA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DU56 CXA, 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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DU56 CXA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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