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AY66 WVE

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,042 mi
Last recorded158,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 WVE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 158,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 158,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 132,382 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,137 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear noplate are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 111,533 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear noplate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Nsr tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear noplate are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,761 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,213 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 67,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,998 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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AY66 WVE is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 AY66 WVE, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY66 WVE registered?

AY66 WVE is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 February 2017.

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