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M347 OEL

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,626 mi
Last recorded172,626 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx93,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 OEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 172,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 171,963 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 170,924 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 169,543 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 168,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 166,789 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

none standard suspension fitted

offside rear tyre perished slightly

play and knock in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2019 166,766 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside front brake binding slightly

none standard suspension fitted

offside rear tyre perished slightly

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 17 May 2018 165,026 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake hoses temporary fixed

nearside front brake slightly binding

play and wear in steering rack

rear axle drive shafts inner gaiters deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 164,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear and offside front brake hoses temporary fixings

nearside rear brake caliper slightly damp

offside front tyre worn close to canvas

play in steering rack and rack boots perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 160,498 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly damp

offside front tyre 2mm approx

Fail 12 Apr 2016 160,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly damp

offside front tyre 2mm approx

Pass 31 Mar 2015 157,687 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,348 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

Both headlamp patterns poor

Modified suspension, very stiff

N/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service wear to front brake discs

Small chips on windscreen

Sports exhaust fitted with slip in cat and temporary noise bung

Pass 15 Sep 2011 135,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 128,823 miles

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

stone chips front screen

Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cut outer wall no cords showing

stone chips front screen

Pass 9 Oct 2008 113,026 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 113,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 108,070 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 108,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 101,401 miles

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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M347 OEL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M347 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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M347 OEL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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