Subaru Impreza
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc
S222 ARUMOT history
S222 ARU is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 11 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 128,763 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S222 ARU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S222 ARU was last recorded at 128,763 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jun 2016: 100,050 miles, lower than 899,022 miles on 5 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,561 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 202 miles
- Average per year
- 5,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,763 miles
- 2025 – 128,561 miles
- 2023 – 121,412 miles
- 2020 – 118,877 miles
- 2019 – 111,828 miles
- 2018 – 104,363 miles
- 2017 – 100,448 miles
- 2016 – 100,050 miles
- 2015 – 899,022 miles
- 2014 – 92,495 miles
- 2013 – 76,975 miles
- 2012 – 69,158 miles
- 2011 – 56,583 miles
- 2010 – 40,803 miles
- 2009 – 32,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail128,763 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Behind heatshield (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail128,763 miles (+202)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,763 miles
- Test number
- 176235278481
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Behind heatshield (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive D bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,561 miles (+7,149)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 128,561 miles
- Test number
- 339329233885
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass121,412 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,412 miles
- Test number
- 471593201376
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from pipe but covered by heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
Fail121,412 miles (+31)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,412 miles
- Test number
- 578949259660
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bank 1 too rich (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from pipe but covered by heat shield (6.1.2 (a))
Fail121,381 miles (+2,504)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,381 miles
- Test number
- 721062033471
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,877 miles (+7,049)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 118,877 miles
- Test number
- 848558662262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,828 miles (+7,465)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,828 miles
- Test number
- 872411772324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,363 miles (+3,915)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 104,363 miles
- Test number
- 330403165775
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,448 miles (+398)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,448 miles
- Test number
- 653396539467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,050 miles (-798,972)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 100,050 miles
- Test number
- 126281048743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass899,022 miles (+806,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 899,022 miles
- Test number
- 946226855100
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail92,495 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,495 miles
- Test number
- 149801944143
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,495 miles (+15,520)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,495 miles
- Test number
- 997681444192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,975 miles (+7,817)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 76,975 miles
- Test number
- 168875433144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,158 miles (+12,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 69,158 miles
- Test number
- 258465632483
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,583 miles (+15,780)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 56,583 miles
- Test number
- 616738631193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,803 miles (+7,944)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,803 miles
- Test number
- 694239030127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,859 miles
- Test number
- 240582569148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S222 ARU
- Does S222 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S222 ARU expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S222 ARU?
- The MOT on S222 ARU expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S222 ARU done?
- S222 ARU was recorded at 128,763 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
- Has S222 ARU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S222 ARU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S222 ARU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S222 ARU find?
- S222 ARU failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak behind heatshield, and 8 more.
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