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SP06 TDU

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,634 mi
Last recorded171,634 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 TDU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 171,634 miles

all rear bushes perrishing

both front tyres near legal limit

rear brakepipes rusting

rear subframe rusting

rear suspension arms rusting

Fail 31 Oct 2024 171,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic outer sills fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded and bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 163,460 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,468 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 147,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 147,821 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 145,174 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding

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

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

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

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2019 138,295 miles

Centre exhaust join deteriorating

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Slight wear outer edge on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,976 miles

centre exhaust join deteriorating

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorating

offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,099 miles

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

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

nearside oil cooler pipes deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 107,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 87,509 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,738 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,139 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,251 miles

front and rear pads approx 80% to 90% worn

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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SP06 TDU is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SP06 TDU, 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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SP06 TDU is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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