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DB55 SUB

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rusty

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,429 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,222 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,203 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,599 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 53,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,726 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 41,723 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,234 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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DB55 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 DB55 SUB, 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 DB55 SUB registered?

DB55 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is DB55 SUB safe to buy?

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