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OY56 AWP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,513 mi
Last recorded89,513 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 AWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,513 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,315 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 88,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,070 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,845 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,319 miles

Nearside inner CV boot minor leak

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,745 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside mirror cover inscure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,223 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 59,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 52,998 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning light on (1.7.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,558 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,787 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,253 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,281 miles

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

Nearside door mirror surround insecure

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,229 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,229 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,682 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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OY56 AWP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY56 AWP, 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 OY56 AWP registered?

OY56 AWP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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