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AK55 RWO

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RWO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 113,944 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 113,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,526 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,738 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/side and o/side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,127 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,004 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall perished.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre side wall perished.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,045 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,843 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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AK55 RWO is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK55 RWO, 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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AK55 RWO is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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