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RV06 USE

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 USE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,170 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 158,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 152,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,278 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,412 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,578 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 117,578 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,845 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,682 miles

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

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

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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RV06 USE is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV06 USE, 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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RV06 USE is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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