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EU08 VDL

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VDL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,874 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,485 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,268 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 88,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 79,999 miles

battery lose

cracked front number plate

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 11 May 2018 79,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

battery lose

cracked front number plate

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,731 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,222 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 69,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,556 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 50,697 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,537 miles

osr tyre on 2mm nsr tyre on 1.6mm 2155517v

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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EU08 VDL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 EU08 VDL, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU08 VDL registered?

EU08 VDL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is EU08 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 VDL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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