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P3 ASU

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 ASU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,440 miles

Exhaust hs slight blow

Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 155,707 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

front inner discs corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

outer sill covers fitted unable to check sills

slight oil leak

rear tyres on limit

Fail 24 Mar 2025 155,671 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing

front inner discs badly corroded

front metal coolant pipes corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

outer sill covers fitted and unable to check outer sills

rear tyres on legal limit

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 20 Mar 2024 142,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,292 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached securing bolts are loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to loose front suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached securing bolts are loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 110,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,477 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,822 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,578 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 69,597 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,922 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,820 miles

o/s front brake disc inner face showing signs of excess corrosion

unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly to assess levels of wear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,275 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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P3 ASU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P3 ASU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P3 ASU registered?

P3 ASU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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