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GJ06 VXT

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,506 mi
Last recorded152,506 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VXT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 144,227 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust join is deteriorating

corrosion to sill & floor area's - under-trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 135,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes are perishing

exhaust join after catalytic converter is deteriorating

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2024 134,989 miles

Offside Side repeater not working l.e.d unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes are perishing

exhaust join after catalytic converter is deteriorating

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,668 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 125,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 119,075 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 119,075 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to a leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding over, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding over, reducing the quality of the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,839 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 113,837 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,969 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,403 miles

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

catalyst efficiency low

slight damage to offside front side repeater (in door mirror)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

offside front inner cv gaiter has a slight leak of grease at the driveshaft end

small oil leak from offside rocker cover/gasket

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer tread shoulders

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,835 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,083 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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GJ06 VXT is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ06 VXT, 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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GJ06 VXT is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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