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VE08 LRO

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LRO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 98,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,345 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,460 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 16 Jun 2022 86,460 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,752 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 27 Jul 2020 81,752 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,845 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

both rear tyres valves are getting perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,331 miles

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

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

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 LRO is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 VE08 LRO, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE08 LRO registered?

VE08 LRO is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 July 2011.

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