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VN56 DZL

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,440 mi
Last recorded138,440 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 DZL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward wishbone bushes perished ( Both Sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 126,990 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,257 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,663 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,716 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,905 miles

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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VN56 DZL is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 VN56 DZL, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN56 DZL is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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