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FA05 VAO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,824 mi
Last recorded80,824 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,118 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,732 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,577 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 45,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 606,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,833 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 28,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,672 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,717 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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FA05 VAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FA05 VAO, 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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What year was FA05 VAO registered?

FA05 VAO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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