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W66 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW66 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 120,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,499 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 117,866 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 117,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 105,777 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 105,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 104,905 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 104,820 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak at rear. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired previous plate not fully welded or attached. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake flexi leaking at caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake flexi pipe cable tied into place.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 104,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 104,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Rear hand brake not working. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod snapped. (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Both. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has a slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 99,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling rod snapped. (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has a slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @cat has slight crack on exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,057 miles

engine light on

rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,589 miles

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

engine malfunction light illuminated

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,740 miles

nearside front inner drive boot leaking slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,772 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both os tyres badly perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,166 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 23,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W66 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 W66 WRX, 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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W66 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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