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J118 AAB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,352 mi
Last recorded47,352 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 AAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 47,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 47,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,793 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,522 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2015 44,960 miles

Engine undertray and plastic sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2014 43,156 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,741 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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J118 AAB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J118 AAB, 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 J118 AAB registered?

J118 AAB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is J118 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J118 AAB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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