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RF56 SOU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,351 mi
Last recorded113,351 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 113,351 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 113,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 109,599 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,780 miles

General under-body corrosion

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Sill kit fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,482 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2023 105,482 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,255 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,880 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,304 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,304 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,729 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,698 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 79,673 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,829 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,574 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,867 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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RF56 SOU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RF56 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

RF56 SOU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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