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GX06 AOW

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,152 mi
Last recorded166,152 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 AOW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,152 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 164,255 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate in poor condition

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 164,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate in poor condition

Offside Front Brake slight bind

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,340 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 159,034 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,628 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 141,123 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 130,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,075 miles

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

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

both front inner drive shaft gaitors clips loose

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,389 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 13 Apr 2012 84,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,880 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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GX06 AOW is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX06 AOW registered?

GX06 AOW is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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