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M531 VAJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 VAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,816 miles

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

nearside front shock has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,732 miles

power steering + alternator belt in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,504 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 88,093 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,627 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 84,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,030 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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M531 VAJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M531 VAJ, 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 M531 VAJ registered?

M531 VAJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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