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OY61 OVZ

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,956 mi
Last recorded147,956 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 OVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both front suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,919 miles

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

auto headlamp leveller warning light illuminated

steering rack play and knocking when steering wheel rocked

Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

auto headlamp leveller warning light illuminated

steering rack play and knocking when steering wheel rocked

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,656 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 53,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,159 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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OY61 OVZ is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 OY61 OVZ, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY61 OVZ is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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