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S30 OBK

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,162 mi
Last recorded201,162 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 OBK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 201,162 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2024 201,157 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 192,131 miles

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

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

both headlamp lens slightly discoloured deteriorated

coolant dripping whilst testing

windscreen wipers incorrect? occasionally collide

Pass 10 Oct 2022 182,176 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar has been wrapped in insulation tape temporarily reducing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 181,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 163,020 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 163,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 152,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 152,556 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,262 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,087 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 97,404 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges of supplemental tread

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 91,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,893 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,611 miles

slight damage on offside outter tyre wall

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,161 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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S30 OBK is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S30 OBK, 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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S30 OBK is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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