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2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 BAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,496 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 71,492 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,891 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 84,891 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,640 miles

all 4 coil springs are corroded

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,213 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,492 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,237 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,475 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 40,072 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,689 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DY06 BAN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DY06 BAN, 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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DY06 BAN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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