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VX06 XEH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,367 mi
Last recorded146,367 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XEH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 146,367 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 146,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 135,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill kit both sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,137 miles

car is rusty al l over

Fail 5 Jan 2024 129,093 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

car is rusty al l over

Pass 12 Jan 2023 119,399 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 119,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 111,759 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,588 miles

Centre exhaust section and rear silencer poorly repaired, advise changing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust section and rear silencer poorly repaired, advise changing

Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,673 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,673 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,755 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

e.m.l on deshboard.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,626 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre, rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,626 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre, rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,666 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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VX06 XEH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 VX06 XEH, 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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VX06 XEH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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