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VN08 DKA

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,110 mi
Last recorded94,110 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 DKA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,110 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint boots splitting but still holds the grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint boots splitting but still holds the grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,808 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,806 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front roll bar ball joints worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,279 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bsuh (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,680 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 64,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 56,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,916 miles

Rear brake disc,s getting slightly rusty on edges.

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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VN08 DKA is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VN08 DKA, 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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VN08 DKA is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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