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T685 VHO

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti107,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 VHO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,309 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 79,292 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,760 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r shock has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r shock has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,670 miles

Brake discs corroding and pitting

Curb damage to n/s/f wheel

General corrosion to subframes and components

Modified suspension

O/s/r shock absorber oily

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,989 miles

outer rims damaged n/s/r and n/s/f

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,663 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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T685 VHO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 107,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T685 VHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T685 VHO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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