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AV08 AUX

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AUX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,398 miles

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear tailgate handle sticks.

slight movement/play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 9 Aug 2023 132,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear tailgate handle sticks.

slight movement/play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

noise on road rest bearing or tyre out of shape ?

Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,215 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges and signs of heavy cracking.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

o/s/r tyre valve cracked/perished.

rear discs surface rust and rear pads 2/3 worn.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 119,215 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn edges and signs of heavy cracking.

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split.

o/s/r tyre valve cracked/perished.

rear discs surface rust and rear pads 2/3 worn.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,590 miles

Offside Front Inner CV boot poor

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged All surface cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,549 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split/perish.

both n/s and o/s inner cv boots slight leak.

n/s/r tyre cllose to 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

shields and plastic under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play in all 4 anti roll bar link ball joints.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,548 miles

pin hole o/s/f inner cv boot.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,412 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 62,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,217 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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AV08 AUX is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 AUX, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 AUX registered?

AV08 AUX is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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