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AU18 LVF

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 LVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 53,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 21,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,242 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 11,702 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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AU18 LVF is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 AU18 LVF, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU18 LVF?

You can check the full history of AU18 LVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU18 LVF registered?

AU18 LVF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AU18 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 LVF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU18 LVF have outstanding finance?

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