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SN15 VLF

2015 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,270 mi
Last recorded148,270 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Outback62,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN15 VLF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 148,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 140,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 140,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn stabiliser link 2/2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding *** (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabiliser link 1/2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front *** difficulty rotating road wheel and assessing some components ,brake pads close/worn to 1.5 mm. minimum thickness

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc guard partly missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 133,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corrcded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corrcded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 120,894 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 110,665 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 3 May 2021 99,464 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,816 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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SN15 VLF is a 2015 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 62,766 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 SN15 VLF, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN15 VLF registered?

SN15 VLF is a 2015 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2015.

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