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RV56 NZX

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,348 mi
Last recorded173,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 NZX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 173,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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))

Pass 30 May 2024 165,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2023 159,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 155,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 28 May 2021 149,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 146,122 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 140,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 131,090 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,470 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 124,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,096 miles

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

play in both rear drop-link joints,close to limits

Fail 16 Feb 2015 116,096 miles

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

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

play in both rear drop-link joints,close to limits

Pass 20 Feb 2014 107,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,115 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,946 miles

front brakes fluctuating slightly

front registration plate cracked

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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RV56 NZX is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV56 NZX, 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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What year was RV56 NZX registered?

RV56 NZX is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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