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SW60 AUE

2010 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,474 mi
Last recorded145,474 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Outback88,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW60 AUE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 145,474 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 145,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to middle section in half weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excess play note just ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 125,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 111,557 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,547 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 100,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,096 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,429 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on shoulders

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,679 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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SW60 AUE is a 2010 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 88,122 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 SW60 AUE, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW60 AUE registered?

SW60 AUE is a 2010 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 December 2010.

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