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VO06 DAU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,367 mi
Last recorded158,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 DAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 158,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,615 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2023 140,046 miles

Slight corrosion under car.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,127 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

various underbody surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2022 136,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 125,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various underbody parts have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2020 125,907 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

various underbody parts have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Damage to O/F of front bomper.

General corrosion of under side of vehicle.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,328 miles

Offside Front Electric window not working.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Rear Silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,312 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,312 miles

Central Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,284 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,803 miles

Minor chips on front windscreen.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,953 miles

Eng man light on

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,953 miles

Eng man light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 62,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,060 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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VO06 DAU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VO06 DAU, 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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VO06 DAU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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