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A5 YHP

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,421 mi
Last recorded62,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YHP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,822 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,495 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 43,383 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))

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,670 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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A5 YHP is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A5 YHP, 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 A5 YHP registered?

A5 YHP is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A5 YHP safe to buy?

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