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Y8 DPS

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 81,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 77,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,412 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE RUSTY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRE UNEVEN WEAR AND CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW SUP RUBBERS ALL BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SUP RUBBERS SILLS CHASSI WAX OIL

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,977 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 40,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 40,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,375 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,080 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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Y8 DPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y8 DPS, 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 Y8 DPS registered?

Y8 DPS is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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The MOT history for Y8 DPS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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