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S3 CBY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,842 mi
Last recorded34,842 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 CBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,287 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,681 miles

front discs getting lipped

front tyres starting to wear on the inside edge

rear discs corroding and pitting

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,897 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,582 miles

n/s washer jet partially blocked

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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S3 CBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S3 CBY, 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 S3 CBY registered?

S3 CBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is S3 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 CBY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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