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RO06 AAU

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 AAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 95,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,405 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,506 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,319 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 71,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,567 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,793 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,745 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,272 miles

Offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,564 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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RO06 AAU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO06 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 AAU registered?

RO06 AAU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is RO06 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 AAU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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