2016 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · AU66 GSZ
2016 Subaru Impreza (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 82,180 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU66 GSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 82,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU66 GSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Subaru Impreza (AU66 GSZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AU66 GSZ Mileage History
- 10/10/202258,190 mi
- 30/12/202374,460 mi+16,270 mi
- 01/10/202478,590 mi+4,130 mi
- 07/10/202582,180 mi+3,590 mi
- 09/10/202582,180 mi
Average of roughly 8,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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