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AJ55 VEU

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,329 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Branch of section before rear back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Traction control light indicating system turned off.

Various front rear underside surface corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2025 119,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Branch of section before rear back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Traction control light indicating system turned off.

Various front rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,017 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush slight wear

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,722 miles

lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

slight blow on exhaust section

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 109,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,253 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,437 miles

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,053 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,038 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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AJ55 VEU is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 AJ55 VEU, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 VEU is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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