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AO08 WRN

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 WRN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + outer edges below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 103,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + outer edges below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge below legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 89,697 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,833 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,118 miles

Exhaust front pipe flange to centre flange becoming corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Noise from rear brakes

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,583 miles

Both rear silencer to centre pipe mounting flanges becoming corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,011 miles

Vehicle generally rusted due to standing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,405 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,482 miles

Exhaust centre section to n/s and o/s rear section flanges corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,350 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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AO08 WRN is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 AO08 WRN, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 WRN registered?

AO08 WRN is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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