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A1 BRR

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,491 mi
Last recorded72,491 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BRR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,491 miles

General corrosion taking place

Pass 19 May 2025 69,953 miles

General underside corrosion.

Pass 9 May 2024 67,431 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play rear D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 62,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 62,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking slight grease.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covered in mud.

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2020 59,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,805 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,841 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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A1 BRR is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 BRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 BRR registered?

A1 BRR is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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