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AU66 GSV

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,660 mi
Last recorded55,660 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 GSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,005 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 35,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 16,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 14,684 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 12,355 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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AU66 GSV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU66 GSV, 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 AU66 GSV registered?

AU66 GSV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is AU66 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 GSV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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