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GY06 LUA

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,896 mi
Last recorded187,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 187,896 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases - Mid-way pipe to twin rear mufflers (also) MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

- Suspension, chassis and it’s braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS /OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - inner outer tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 186,375 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

Fail 17 Jan 2025 186,372 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes perished/worn

both front suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 181,481 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 181,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 176,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 176,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 171,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody and components corroded rear of vehicle.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,200 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 156,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 150,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 150,707 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 144,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 137,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 137,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,296 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,483 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,797 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,287 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY06 LUA is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY06 LUA, 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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GY06 LUA is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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