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VX55 PDZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,857 mi
Last recorded105,857 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 PDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 105,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber heavily corroded where spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber heavily corroded where spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shocks corroded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber heavily corroded where spring seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,283 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top shock rubber mounts cracking

Offside Front top shock rubber mount cracking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all disc faces corroded

all shock bodies corroded

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

front suspension corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear disc back plates corroded

rear suspension corroded

slight play o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,197 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine undertrays fitted

front suspension corroded

hole n/s/r floor pan

n/s outer sill cover loose

rear disc back plates corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension corroded

slight play o/s inner steering arm

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock top mount rubber cracked

Offside Front top shock mount rubber cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock bodies corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all disc back plates corroded

all shock absorber bodies corroded

engine undercover fitted

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

front suspension corroded

n/s outer sill cover insecure

oil weap

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension corroded

slight play steering arm inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all disc back plates corroded

all shock absorber bodies corroded

engine undercover fitted

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

front suspension corroded

n/s outer sill cover insecure

oil weap

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension corroded

slight play steering arm inner joints

Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,031 miles

All shock absorber bodies corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all disc back plates corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

engine under cover fitted

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear suspension corroded

slight play o/s steering arm

tail section of exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all shock absorber casings corroded

both rear disc backplates corroded

engine covers / undertrays fitted

n/s/r lamp full of water

sump corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 100,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

all shocks corroded on bodys

engine covers / undertrays fitted

front subframe corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear disc back plates corroded

rear subframe corroded

water in n/s/r lamp

Fail 21 Oct 2020 100,810 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

all shocks corroded on bodys

engine covers / undertrays fitted

front subframe corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear disc back plates corroded

rear subframe corroded

water in n/s/r lamp

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,269 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion holed front cross-member structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion holed through structure within 30cm of seat belt bolt fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp level control detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills / wheel arches

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorbers corroded / spring cups corroded

slight corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber rubber top mounts

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamps lens's slightly deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f rubber top mounts cracking

slight corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber casings

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 91,987 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 91,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,163 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

2 child seats fitted in rear

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,647 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,326 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,769 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 36,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill/covers/fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill/covers/fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,621 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 27,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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VX55 PDZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VX55 PDZ, 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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VX55 PDZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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