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RV56 OPD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 130,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 119,493 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 119,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 119,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 109,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 105,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,556 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,426 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 90,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,269 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,628 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,750 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,417 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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RV56 OPD 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 66.7%.

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 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 RV56 OPD, 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 RV56 OPD registered?

RV56 OPD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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