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RX56 XAS

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,986 mi
Last recorded161,986 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XAS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 155,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,909 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking from engine

Fail 6 Sep 2016 122,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,156 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in use

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

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

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc broken/insecure clip at driveshaft end (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in use

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

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

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

unable to test nearside front headlamp aim as the bulb does not work

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,815 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,056 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,761 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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RX56 XAS is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold 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 RX56 XAS, 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 RX56 XAS registered?

RX56 XAS is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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