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RJ06 VLV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,886 mi
Last recorded58,886 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,886 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf wheel is slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres are low on inner edge and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,442 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 56,007 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bonnet insecurity (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 54,648 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs inner surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf wheel is distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc surfaces are rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,964 miles

Front Front no plate cracked

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr anti roll bar bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,044 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,431 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres and nearside rear tyre deterioating

Nearside wiper blade split but clears enough at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre deterioating

Underside of vehicle starting to deterioate

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 42,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on at time of test

exhaust system hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,048 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 VLV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

RJ06 VLV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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