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VN05 VOU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 131,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 131,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,762 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached arm is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts to edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake near reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2021 131,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,982 miles

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

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 7 May 2019 124,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 124,213 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 118,992 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 118,922 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 116,648 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 116,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 112,404 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 108,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,283 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,621 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,490 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 80,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,565 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 64,565 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 49,607 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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VN05 VOU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 VN05 VOU, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN05 VOU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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