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OU06 YFV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,036 mi
Last recorded157,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 YFV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 157,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner strut towers slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 152,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner strut towers slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 151,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 151,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting bracket broken off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 126,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

grease leaking past securing clip from n/s/f inner c v gaiter

Fail 19 Mar 2020 123,431 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock very rusty at top (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

tested vehicle when wet

Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,612 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,402 miles

anti roll bar link bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,335 miles

engine management light on

screen chipped

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,584 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,169 miles

rear tyres worn on inner egges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 15,809 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,436 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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OU06 YFV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU06 YFV, 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 OU06 YFV registered?

OU06 YFV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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