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RF56 SOA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,530 mi
Last recorded139,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 SOA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 126,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,172 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 117,172 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,020 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,591 miles

rear exhaust mounting missing ?

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,644 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 96,542 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probably due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,019 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,533 miles

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,356 miles

EML light on

Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 40,622 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 40,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn to 2mm

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,944 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 27,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 21,922 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 14,994 miles

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

Offside wiper blade in poor c ondition.

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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RF56 SOA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF56 SOA, 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 RF56 SOA registered?

RF56 SOA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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