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VA06 DTZ

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 DTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,387 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 129,441 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 127,509 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 127,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,172 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 127,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 115,488 miles

Handbrake Lever Has Limited Reserve Travel

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,794 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,587 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,586 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 79,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,992 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,325 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,709 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VA06 DTZ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA06 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA06 DTZ registered?

VA06 DTZ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 August 2006.

Is VA06 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 DTZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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