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OY56 AWX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 AWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 105,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,347 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2023 103,347 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,381 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 100,379 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,099 miles

under trays/sill cover

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,639 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,800 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,198 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,198 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,875 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 AWX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 OY56 AWX, 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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OY56 AWX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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