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KX08 AVE

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 AVE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,806 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange detartrated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Benefit of the doubt given as lamps not working. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn smooth inner and outer edges. Worn to 3mm across centre section. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 88,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,596 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,409 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,290 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some deterioration on its tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,009 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front exhaust pipe flanged fixing point showing some heavy deterioration/rust and has a small leak of exhaust gases

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake appears to be binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its surrounding floor pan areas are showing some rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads n/s appear to be wearing low

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front exhaust pipe flanged fixing point showing some heavy deterioration/rust and has a small leak of exhaust gases

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake appears to be binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its surrounding floor pan areas are showing some rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads n/s appear to be wearing low

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 66,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,033 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose but secure

Pass 23 May 2013 42,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,381 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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KX08 AVE is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KX08 AVE, 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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KX08 AVE is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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