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RO06 ACY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Diesel 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,002 mi
Last recorded106,002 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ACY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 106,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2026 106,002 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,189 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes that go up and over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,988 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION A LITTLE RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,489 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 63,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,692 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,782 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,752 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,132 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 20,082 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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RO06 ACY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO06 ACY, 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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RO06 ACY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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