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EG05 AOA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,342 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 89,869 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,205 miles

eng light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2019 81,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

eng light is on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,128 miles

rear wiper split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded,not excess

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,045 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs corodded

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,396 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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EG05 AOA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 EG05 AOA, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EG05 AOA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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