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Y15 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 129,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 113,719 miles

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))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 105,497 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 105,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 102,062 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 102,062 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 102,060 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 100,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,671 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges worn to excess both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,594 miles

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,760 miles

EML light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,180 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y15 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y15 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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What year was Y15 WRX registered?

Y15 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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