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DY56 CRU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,949 mi
Last recorded145,949 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full inspection of brake pipes not possible front to rear

Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full inspection of brake pipes not possible front to rear

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,545 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine/under trays fitted

full inspection of brake pipes not possable

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 123,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,537 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,790 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,690 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,541 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop link ,front pads v/low dics lipped

Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,541 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)

slight play in n/s/f drop link ,front pads v/low dics lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,735 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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DY56 CRU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY56 CRU, 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 DY56 CRU registered?

DY56 CRU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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