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BD56 AYU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,073 mi
Last recorded101,073 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall small bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,179 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhausts blowing slightly at joins

Fail 28 Nov 2017 94,067 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

rear exhausts blowing slightly at joins

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,035 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

both front tyres worn especially osf

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ split (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

both front tyres worn especially osf

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,244 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,364 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,109 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,416 miles

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

offside wiper blade starting to deteriate

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BD56 AYU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 AYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD56 AYU registered?

BD56 AYU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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