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YE06 VBC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 VBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,181 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides. (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,688 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,688 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 79,154 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 62,448 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 62,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,917 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,917 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 28,442 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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YE06 VBC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE06 VBC, 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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YE06 VBC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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