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BN16 OAU

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 OAU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,077 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,734 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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BN16 OAU is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 BN16 OAU, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN16 OAU registered?

BN16 OAU is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is BN16 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 OAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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