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HY08 LDU

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,761 mi
Last recorded168,761 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LDU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 168,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,961 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres, perished, worn & damaged edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 159,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished / worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pad carrier lower bolt head shared off /carrier secure.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle 'D' bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 152,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,837 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,926 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 145,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick other 3 pads ok (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,553 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both nearside 215/55 x 17 tyres heavily worn outer edges

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,436 miles

Nearside front 215/55 x 17 tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,804 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

front pads appear thin

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,231 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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HY08 LDU is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 HY08 LDU, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 LDU registered?

HY08 LDU is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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