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AU16 GYV

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,179 mi
Last recorded125,179 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 GYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,179 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,499 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 93,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,831 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AU16 GYV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU16 GYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 GYV registered?

AU16 GYV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AU16 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 GYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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