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LT12 OWU

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 OWU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,962 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly Wheel slightly stiff to spin (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,116 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 37,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,176 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,740 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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LT12 OWU is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 LT12 OWU, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT12 OWU registered?

LT12 OWU is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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