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NL06 AJO

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,807 mi
Last recorded171,807 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 AJO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 171,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge woen (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 168,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 163,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 158,420 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 158,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 153,852 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 153,852 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,956 miles

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

all tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2019 139,625 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 139,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,205 miles

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

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 122,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,613 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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NL06 AJO is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NL06 AJO, 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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NL06 AJO is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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