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OV08 YDX

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,839 mi
Last recorded153,839 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YDX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 153,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 147,622 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 147,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 140,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 134,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 126,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,605 miles

rear brake pads look low

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush cracking (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush cracking (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads look low

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,600 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,790 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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OV08 YDX is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV08 YDX, 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 OV08 YDX registered?

OV08 YDX is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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