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SA56 EYL

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,942 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and the tyre is age cracked ()

Offside front tyre is badly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear ride height sensor actuation lever is broken

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,939 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering locking device missing Nearside track rod end retaining pin (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device missing Offside track rod end retaining pin (2.1.3 (d))

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and the tyre is age cracked ()

Offside front tyre is badly worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear ride height sensor actuation lever is broken

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,754 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,139 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 42,139 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,660 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,660 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 11,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,722 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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SA56 EYL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA56 EYL, 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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SA56 EYL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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