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VA06 RPO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,126 mi
Last recorded172,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 RPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 172,126 miles

general corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2026 172,121 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))

general corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2026 172,079 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 168,496 miles

Front sills damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 165,606 miles

Front sills damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 161,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 158,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 158,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 155,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 123,393 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,951 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 115,950 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Inner side as marked. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of front to rear at union. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Of front to rear at union. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,344 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,889 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 97,889 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,253 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,643 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded/lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,216 miles

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

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

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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VA06 RPO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA06 RPO, 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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VA06 RPO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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