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AU17 YAK

2017 Subaru Outback

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YAK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 133,038 miles

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

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

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

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

under cover trays

Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surfaces corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,871 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60/18 100V (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,237 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,519 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,880 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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AU17 YAK is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 AU17 YAK, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU17 YAK registered?

AU17 YAK is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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