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DY61 OUK

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,530 mi
Last recorded190,530 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OUK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 190,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 188,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 187,632 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 179,938 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2021 164,140 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box , joint corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 149,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 149,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,486 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 51,862 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DY61 OUK is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 DY61 OUK, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY61 OUK registered?

DY61 OUK is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DY61 OUK safe to buy?

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