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AU08 GDV

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,773 mi
Last recorded186,773 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 GDV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 186,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 184,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 184,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake pipe leaking after brake test (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 176,099 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 176,092 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 170,724 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2021 170,719 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 159,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 148,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,196 miles

Exhaust has slight blow from front section

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 93,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 81,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 64,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AU08 GDV is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AU08 GDV, 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 AU08 GDV registered?

AU08 GDV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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