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SR06 DFC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,426 mi
Last recorded79,426 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 DFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 79,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

whole underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

All shock absorbers corroded but not leaking

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,221 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,208 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning light on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sl;ight leak from exhaust at back box join

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,329 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 55,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All 4 tyres cracking slightly round outer sidewalls

Exhaust front pipe flange corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,486 miles

Offside Front brake sticking

Fail 23 Mar 2018 54,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake sticking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 50,767 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear back box casing deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,851 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,074 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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SR06 DFC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SR06 DFC, 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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SR06 DFC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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