Subaru IMPREZA - 2006
231.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru IMPREZA, model year 2006.
Sample size: 1,973 cars, 3,810 tests and 8,827 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,973 cars
The 2006 Subaru Impreza has an overall defect rate of 232 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 369 per 100, marking a 37% improvement. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, showcasing defect rates that are much better than average. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate rises, especially between 31,000 and 124,000 miles, but remains lower than the average across all mileage segments. Overall, the Impreza is a reliable choice compared to other vehicles of the same year, with specific strengths in key safety-related areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,973 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 41.1% better
90.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 71.8% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 45.8% better
15.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 52.4% better
52.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 37.6% better
196.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 10.3% better
53.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 61.9% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 0.4% worse
44.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 726
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 719
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 529
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 476
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 426
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 360
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 271
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 237
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 235
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 123
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 111
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 102
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 97
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 93
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 83
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 67