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AO05 WBU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,704 mi
Last recorded150,704 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 150,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 141,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 137,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 135,912 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 127,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,669 miles

Exhaust system noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,663 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 111,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,166 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,484 miles

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

osr tyre bald inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,698 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edge

nsr no plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,831 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 WBU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WBU, 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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AO05 WBU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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