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OE06 HCV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 HCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 149,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 129,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 128,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 125,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,388 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 125,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,402 miles

O/S/F Tyre & Both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,573 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,573 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,159 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Aug 2016 91,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,907 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,805 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, worn on outer

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,805 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, worn on outer

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,589 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,009 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 26,130 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 26,130 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 19,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,547 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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OE06 HCV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OE06 HCV, 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 OE06 HCV registered?

OE06 HCV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is OE06 HCV safe to buy?

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