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AV06 ODF

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,931 mi
Last recorded165,931 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ODF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 165,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 152,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,391 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 129,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 127,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 127,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 121,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,302 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine Management light on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,486 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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AV06 ODF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 ODF, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV06 ODF registered?

AV06 ODF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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