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AV56 UEY

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,492 mi
Last recorded178,492 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UEY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 178,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 172,508 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 172,477 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 166,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened waxoiled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 166,473 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened waxoiled/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 157,735 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,648 miles

Front exhaust front pipe. rear flange corroded heavily at fixing

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 148,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened at spring cup / holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust front pipe. rear flange corroded heavily at fixing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushing worn/torn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 134,861 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 124,675 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 124,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 117,705 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 117,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,071 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,135 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,173 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,914 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011
Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,717 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,989 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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AV56 UEY is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 AV56 UEY, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 UEY registered?

AV56 UEY is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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