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SU56 BRU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,492 mi
Last recorded80,492 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU56 BRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,883 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,751 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 67,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 62,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,245 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 52,918 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,528 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,528 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,317 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

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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SU56 BRU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SU56 BRU, 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 SU56 BRU registered?

SU56 BRU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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