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YE56 NLA

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,674 mi
Last recorded178,674 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 NLA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 178,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 169,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 169,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 160,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 154,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 135,531 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2020 135,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,005 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded @ ferrules

Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,972 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ FERRULE

SCRAPING N/S/F BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 13 Mar 2018 123,972 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ FERRULE

SCRAPING N/S/F BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,221 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 31 Mar 2017 109,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases O/S/R BOX MISSING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,873 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f drop links have play in joints

Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f & o/s/f drop links have play in joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,251 miles

play in o/s/f & n/s/f drop links

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in o/s/f & n/s/f drop links

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,572 miles

o/s/r tyre near wear bars tread

rear brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,530 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

front discs corroded & pitted inner faces

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,530 miles

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

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

brake pipes @ rear corroded

front discs corroded & pitted inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,121 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,474 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,255 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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YE56 NLA is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 YE56 NLA, 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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YE56 NLA is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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