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VK05 VGA

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,657 mi
Last recorded165,657 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VGA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 165,657 miles

front exhuast mountin cracked

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 15 Mar 2014 159,773 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 159,773 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 141,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 141,463 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 127,055 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 127,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brake squeling

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,784 miles

all tyres close to legal limit 215/60/16

n/s/f cv gator starting to leak grease

steering rack leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,706 miles

BRAKE JUDDER

CLUTCH JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Fail 13 Mar 2010 92,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

2 LITRES OF ENGINE OIL ADDED

BRAKE JUDDER

CLUTCH JUDDER

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,141 miles

ALL TYRES POOR CONDITION 215/60/16 X4

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

Nearside Rear 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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VK05 VGA is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 91,765 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 VK05 VGA, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK05 VGA is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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