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M42 VDC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,475 mi
Last recorded169,475 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 VDC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 169,475 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 163,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 159,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear inner drive boot deteriorated

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 133,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,944 miles

Dry on body chassi brake pipes and fuel pipes all want cleaning and waxoiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 123,944 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Dry on body chassi brake pipes and fuel pipes all want cleaning and waxoiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,782 miles

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

o/s front tyre valve damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2008 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,917 miles

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,916 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Clutch Pedal rubber worn

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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M42 VDC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M42 VDC, 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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M42 VDC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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