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VO56 OPB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 OPB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,985 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,410 miles

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

Rear silencer is starting to deteriorate

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2024 85,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear silencer is starting to deteriorate

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,950 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,123 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,994 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,561 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Fail 19 Oct 2018 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads worn thin

Front tyres worn inner edges /close to limits

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,184 miles

front pads low

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre starting to get low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 40,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, now swapped with spare, center cap in with locking wheel nut key (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,634 miles

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,998 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,027 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split slightly on end

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,407 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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VO56 OPB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO56 OPB, 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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What year was VO56 OPB registered?

VO56 OPB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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