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W8 NOR

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 NOR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 83,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 81,426 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 81,365 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 69,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 68,631 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,189 miles

Central to Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,529 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,155 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot slight leak

Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot slight leak

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2016 57,023 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 57,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,356 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,762 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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W8 NOR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W8 NOR, 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 W8 NOR registered?

W8 NOR is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is W8 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 NOR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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