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WU57 AFV

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 AFV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 109,372 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,175 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,572 miles

near side mirror broken

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,572 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

near side mirror broken

Pass 8 May 2013 42,205 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 8 May 2013 42,205 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 May 2012 34,729 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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WU57 AFV is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU57 AFV, 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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What year was WU57 AFV registered?

WU57 AFV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is WU57 AFV safe to buy?

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