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VE08 DZG

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DZG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,667 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,624 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 108,620 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,993 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 104,156 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 104,156 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 101,676 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 101,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension sensor broken

Pass 11 May 2017 98,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,769 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 87,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 83,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 36,722 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

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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VE08 DZG is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 VE08 DZG, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE08 DZG is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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