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RV56 OPS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,866 mi
Last recorded100,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,866 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 96,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,870 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar D shaped rubbers

Fail 12 Dec 2019 88,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in rear anti roll bar D shaped rubbers

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,315 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,315 miles

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215-45-17

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,002 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215-45-17

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,762 miles

OIL WAS DANGEROUSLY LOW!!!

signs of osf inner cv boot leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,184 miles

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215/45/17

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,184 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 215/45/17

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,205 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 61,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,618 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 53,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,600 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,956 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 OPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 OPS registered?

RV56 OPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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