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M308 OEL

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,362 mi
Last recorded123,362 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx93,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 OEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 123,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 123,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 123,267 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached loose (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 123,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,482 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2015 119,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2011 113,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,593 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,812 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 81,361 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M308 OEL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M308 OEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M308 OEL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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