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FY06 AAJ

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 AAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 147,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,419 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 144,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 139,946 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 139,936 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 135,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 130,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 117,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,992 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,821 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 96,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades both split

Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades both split

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,601 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to seperate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,407 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,167 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,686 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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FY06 AAJ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY06 AAJ, 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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FY06 AAJ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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