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RO06 ABV

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,697 mi
Last recorded127,697 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ABV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,822 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

slight stiffness through drive system at both rear wheels

Fail 22 Aug 2019 124,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

slight stiffness through drive system at both rear wheels

Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,520 miles

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

both rear droplinks have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,046 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,271 miles

BRAKES: Front and rear discs pitted and brake pads wearing low

Both front lower suspension arm mountings perished

Movement in front inner anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside rear outer anti-roll bar link

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRAKES: Front and rear discs pitted and brake pads wearing low

Both front lower suspension arm mountings perished

Movement in front inner anti-roll bar mountings

Movement in offside rear outer anti-roll bar link

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight movement in both front outer anti-roll bar links. Both front lower suspension arm inner mounting bearings perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight movement in both front outer anti-roll bar links. Both front lower suspension arm inner mounting bearings perished

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen chips

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,426 miles

Raar tyres wearing low (n/s/r close to permitted limit)

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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RO06 ABV is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO06 ABV, 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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RO06 ABV is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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