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AU16 RVN

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Day time running lamp damaged

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 97,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Day time running lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 67,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,585 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,307 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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AU16 RVN is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 AU16 RVN, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU16 RVN?

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What year was AU16 RVN registered?

AU16 RVN is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AU16 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 RVN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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