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VU05 NRV

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,044 mi
Last recorded156,044 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NRV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,672 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 148,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 143,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 135,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,843 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,267 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,074 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,858 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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VU05 NRV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VU05 NRV, 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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What year was VU05 NRV registered?

VU05 NRV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is VU05 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 NRV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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