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RJ06 VLN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VLN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 81,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 59,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 49,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,969 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,659 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,920 miles

all rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,833 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 28,833 miles

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

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

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 10 Aug 2010 25,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,192 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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RJ06 VLN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ06 VLN, 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 RJ06 VLN registered?

RJ06 VLN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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