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S31 OGS

2011 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests47 (32 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.1%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 OGS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

32 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 162,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 203,371 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 156,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 147,815 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 147,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 190,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 190,875 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,796 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Levelling device inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative On suspension arm operating arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 174,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 174,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,019 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 126,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,576 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 163,576 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,127 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,038 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,038 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,547 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 109,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 17 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,477 miles

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

rear exhaust joint and box corroded within the limit.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust joint and box corroded within the limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,283 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated within the limit.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 50,129 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 41,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 33,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 33,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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S31 OGS is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.1%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 S31 OGS, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S31 OGS is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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