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S500 OBY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,554 mi
Last recorded100,554 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,554 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 100,554 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 96,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 90,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,818 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,880 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 85,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,649 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,031 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,367 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,994 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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S500 OBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S500 OBY, 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 S500 OBY registered?

S500 OBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is S500 OBY safe to buy?

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