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P947 AWY

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo99,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 AWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,450 miles

rear brake discs corroded / worn

Fail 19 Oct 2016 125,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs corroded / worn

Pass 8 May 2015 114,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front top strut mount bearing starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 May 2015 114,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front top strut mount bearing starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front top strut mount bearing deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2014 109,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front top strut mount bearing deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,609 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 105,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,788 miles

corrosion and blow exhaust back box BORDERLINE

darkness of window tiniting

Pass 1 Aug 2009 74,436 miles

blackness of window tinting

Fail 1 Aug 2009 74,436 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

blackness of window tinting

Pass 26 Jul 2008 69,409 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

darkness of window tinting

number plate spacing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,350 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,350 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,165 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 46,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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P947 AWY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 99,931 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P947 AWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P947 AWY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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