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AU12 PWL

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,371 mi
Last recorded106,371 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 106,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,980 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,293 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

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

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2016 32,293 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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AU12 PWL is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 PWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU12 PWL is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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