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DY56 RYU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 RYU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,551 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 81,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on limit 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 67,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,424 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,959 miles

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

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

inner pads rear not seen

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,831 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,501 miles

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,160 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 34,534 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,534 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,026 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 RYU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY56 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

DY56 RYU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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