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VA16 AXP

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,504 mi
Last recorded140,504 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 AXP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 131,433 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 131,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 124,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn down to 3.0mm and lower on tread edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,564 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,165 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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VA16 AXP is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VA16 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

VA16 AXP is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is VA16 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA16 AXP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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