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GV56 YYN

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 YYN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,554 miles

Offside Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

Fail 24 Sep 2025 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Nsf lower wishbone Rear bush is split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Front windscreen has chip in Zone A

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust Y joint and Osr exhaust box has minor leak on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,207 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 86,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads less than 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust Y has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms x4 bushes are starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front noplate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,469 miles

Front Front noplate cracked

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear bush) split/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,469 miles

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

Front Front noplate cracked

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear bush) split/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf inner drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,283 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,956 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,490 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,268 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,944 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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GV56 YYN is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV56 YYN, 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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What year was GV56 YYN registered?

GV56 YYN is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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