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LA02 RAT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 RAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,365 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 101,365 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 101,008 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 101,008 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak top radiator hose

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 100,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 98,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 94,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 80,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 65,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 58,521 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Aug 2017 58,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,493 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 19,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2009 17,005 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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LA02 RAT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA02 RAT, 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 LA02 RAT registered?

LA02 RAT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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