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SF06 VFN

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,575 mi
Last recorded95,575 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 VFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 95,575 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,689 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 92,670 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,607 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 86,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,698 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 67,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 55,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,511 miles

both rear disc's are slightly pitted

engine light is on the dash

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,087 miles

left rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,087 miles

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

left rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 27,871 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,871 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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SF06 VFN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF06 VFN, 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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SF06 VFN is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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