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GN56 WXR

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,991 mi
Last recorded160,991 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WXR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 160,991 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 160,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 154,761 miles

Rear genuail corrosion to rear suspenion

rear exhaust flanges corroded away but still secure

Pass 7 Dec 2023 148,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 142,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 133,189 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 133,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,834 miles

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

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 109,964 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,277 miles

all brake pads appear low

Fail 6 Jun 2016 85,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,932 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,565 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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GN56 WXR is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN56 WXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN56 WXR registered?

GN56 WXR is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GN56 WXR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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