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R163 AKR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Pink Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,997 mi
Last recorded133,997 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 133,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 128,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 122,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 115,436 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 112,256 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 112,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 98,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,281 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 97,208 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 96,697 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,609 miles

slight leak from exhaust joints

Fail 8 Jul 2009 82,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhuast front pipe securing bolt missing

Pass 14 May 2008 80,659 miles

bolt missing from front exhaust support bracket exhaust secure

front + rear number plate letters chequered

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 9 May 2008 80,628 miles

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

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)

bolt missing from front exhaust support bracket exhaust secure

front + rear number plate letters chequered

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 77,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R163 AKR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Pink with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R163 AKR, 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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R163 AKR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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