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RN55 AHE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 AHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 143,617 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,880 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 135,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,875 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 121,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,374 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 108,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,324 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Inner CV boot leak

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Diff lock system not allowing to check both rear wheel bearings

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

Under Trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,840 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,667 miles

both sides front brake pads low

near side rear tyre low

offside front wiper rubber slightly splity

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,526 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,092 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,009 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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RN55 AHE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RN55 AHE, 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 RN55 AHE registered?

RN55 AHE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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