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RE56 VVC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,329 mi
Last recorded170,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 170,329 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 160,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 152,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 152,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 145,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,772 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2017 108,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 108,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 92,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,573 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,619 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,133 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,727 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,727 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 29,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,505 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 VVC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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