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VA16 AYC

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,812 mi
Last recorded173,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 AYC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 173,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 141,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,055 miles

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

advise tpms showing inflation sign

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 AYC is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver 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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

VA16 AYC is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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