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VN16 AFO

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,705 mi
Last recorded171,705 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 AFO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 171,705 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 153,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 134,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 113,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 91,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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VN16 AFO is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VN16 AFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN16 AFO registered?

VN16 AFO is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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