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R3 SUB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 115,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 107,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Left to Right (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,323 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,777 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 84,514 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 76,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,497 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,022 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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R3 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R3 SUB, 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 R3 SUB registered?

R3 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2006.

Is R3 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 SUB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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