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RE56 VUS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VUS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,999 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,469 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 109,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,888 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from rear when manouvering

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2020 108,884 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of o/s/r shock absorber (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from rear of vehicle when manouvering

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section of system (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounting is very corroded, but system is secure

Fail 17 Apr 2019 102,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2018 95,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,606 miles

Eml on

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

under shields fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Eml on

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

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

under shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,958 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel light on

rear bumper slightly damaged

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 20 May 2014 67,980 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 3 May 2013 60,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,035 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,112 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres getting low

Fail 17 Dec 2010 42,994 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2009 33,315 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade weakening

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,625 miles

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

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

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

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 VUS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 RE56 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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