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VO18 AXP

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,003 mi
Last recorded163,003 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO18 AXP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 163,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,771 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,053 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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VO18 AXP is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 VO18 AXP, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VO18 AXP registered?

VO18 AXP is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is VO18 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO18 AXP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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