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YT56 NWE

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,878 mi
Last recorded172,878 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 NWE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 172,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and has a temp fix (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and slightly craking (5.2.3 (e))

under body / inner sill both sides are corroded

vehicle covered in earth

Pass 18 Nov 2024 171,625 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and temp repair carried out

floor sills and underside corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 171,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and temp repair carried out

floor sills and underside corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,802 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor,sills and underside corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 169,802 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor,sills and underside corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 167,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 167,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 166,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 158,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 150,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 139,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 130,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,186 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 108,907 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,024 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 60,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,315 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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YT56 NWE is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT56 NWE, 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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YT56 NWE is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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