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VA16 AXM

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 AXM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,618 miles

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

Low engine oil. Oil added before emissions test.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 93,618 miles

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

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

Low engine oil. Oil added before emissions test.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,021 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuel filter wire x2 (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 58,062 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts, slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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VA16 AXM is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 VA16 AXM, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA16 AXM registered?

VA16 AXM is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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