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OV56 TXK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,206 mi
Last recorded60,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 TXK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat frame has play

Fail 5 Jan 2026 60,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat frame has play

Pass 4 Jan 2025 51,936 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 51,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 42,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,405 miles

slight corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2023 39,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

slight corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,030 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F / N/S/R / O/S/R Cracking / Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Generally Corroded Underneath. Age Related Front and Rear

Pass 3 Jan 2020 32,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 32,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner cv gaitors loose and leeking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,456 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 30,030 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 27,786 miles

engine check light on

off side rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,874 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,667 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 16,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 13,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 12,668 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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OV56 TXK 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 OV56 TXK, 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 OV56 TXK registered?

OV56 TXK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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