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VO56 TVU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 TVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,449 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,656 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 102,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,001 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 92,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,131 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both drive shaft boots leaking grease

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both drive shaft boots leaking grease

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,319 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,802 miles

Centre exh system corrosion

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,173 miles

load area full NOT allowing seat belt check

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,113 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,261 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,828 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,818 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TVU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VO56 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

VO56 TVU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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