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RE56 VUP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,649 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,783 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,466 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,112 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 50,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to exhaust.

engine management light on.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 46,669 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust.

engine management light on.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,655 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,186 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 507,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,876 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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RE56 VUP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE56 VUP, 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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RE56 VUP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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