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AO05 WBT

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,995 mi
Last recorded78,995 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WBT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 78,995 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 66,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,028 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight misting of oil around nearside of steering rack

slight misting of oil around rear differential

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,493 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 47,421 miles

front number plate has small crack

tested with standard exhaust fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,607 miles

front number plate deteriorated

tested with standard exhaust fitted

Pass 12 May 2012 36,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 29,980 miles

***tested with standard exhaust fitted***

small damage to front number plate

Fail 3 May 2011 29,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

front registration plate damaged close to excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,573 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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AO05 WBT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 AO05 WBT, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 WBT registered?

AO05 WBT is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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