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SU06 ARU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,864 mi
Last recorded94,864 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 ARU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,864 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 94,864 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 94,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system where pipe connects to calipar (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2025 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2024 89,631 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,641 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,641 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,655 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,197 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,172 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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SU06 ARU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SU06 ARU, 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 SU06 ARU registered?

SU06 ARU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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