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OH06 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH06 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 148,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,072 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 146,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,519 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 124,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt missing from linkage (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 113,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 110,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn/lipped

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 75,146 miles

exhaust corroded, mounting behind rear silencer poor

front brake discs lipped

sills covered

Pass 13 May 2013 67,465 miles

body sill covers fitted

damage to inner of front nearside wheel

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 59,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,124 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 49,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 38,645 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)

Pass 13 May 2009 28,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OH06 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OH06 WRX, 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 OH06 WRX registered?

OH06 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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