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DX55 DXL

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,918 mi
Last recorded132,918 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 132,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 128,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm osf also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion in wheel arch by upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,559 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 83,559 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,800 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on nearside front tyre

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,648 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,674 miles

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

both rear tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,674 miles

both rear tyres hold inner shoulder wear

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,511 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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DX55 DXL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DX55 DXL, 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 DX55 DXL registered?

DX55 DXL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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