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AB16 WUF

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,452 mi
Last recorded30,452 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 WUF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 30,452 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 30,450 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 26,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s, perishing/cracking in tread (n/s is worse) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 26,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s, perishing/cracking in tread (n/s is worse) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s + o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 22,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 17,211 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,412 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 11,133 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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AB16 WUF is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 AB16 WUF, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB16 WUF registered?

AB16 WUF is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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