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L712 SNO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,531 mi
Last recorded185,531 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 SNO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 185,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 185,381 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 175,131 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 180,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Pass 2 May 2014 17,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 170,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 170,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 164,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slighty worn

various oil leaks

x2 child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r adult seat belts not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2010 157,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 154,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 154,414 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 142,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 131,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,405 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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L712 SNO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L712 SNO, 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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L712 SNO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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