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A4 WRA

2017 Subaru Outback

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WRA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 50,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 44,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,243 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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A4 WRA is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 WRA, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 WRA registered?

A4 WRA is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A4 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 WRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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