2006 Subaru Impreza · 6,520 MOT tests
2006 Subaru Impreza reliability
2006 Subaru Imprezas fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 Impreza years (6,520 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- 26.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Imprezas: 25%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 95,835
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,520
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.8% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Subaru Impreza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.8%
- Suspension9.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Brakes4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Tyres3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.11%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.68%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.62%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.62%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.74%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.75%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.6%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Subaru Impreza reliable?
2006 Subaru Imprezas fail 26.8% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 Impreza years (6,520 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Subaru Impreza MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.99% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (3.11% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Subaru Impreza have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Subaru Impreza shows 95,835 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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