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L44 DBB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,926 mi
Last recorded98,926 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 DBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 98,926 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Center bush has play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,328 miles

Corrosion through out under body

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS AND NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 98,328 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OS AND NS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion through out under body

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS AND NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 96,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,407 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 83,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,847 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,705 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 25 May 2012 53,087 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 36,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,405 miles

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

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

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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L44 DBB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L44 DBB, 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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L44 DBB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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