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RE56 VUU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,194 mi
Last recorded179,194 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 179,194 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 157,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,060 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,259 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 117,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,712 miles

N/S/R number plate lamp lens broken

Fail 23 Oct 2013 110,711 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

N/S/R number plate lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,297 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,820 miles

offside front inner gaitor split

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,846 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls.

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 VUU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUU, 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 RE56 VUU registered?

RE56 VUU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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