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M305 VRR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 VRR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,901 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes/underside undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,692 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2019 119,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,206 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

unable to fully inspect underside/brake pipes due to underseal

Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

unable to fully inspect underside/brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 75,844 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 75,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 116,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 114,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,020 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 88,047 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 70,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 70,769 miles

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

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

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

both rear a/r/b links have borderline play

Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,504 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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M305 VRR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M305 VRR, 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 M305 VRR registered?

M305 VRR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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