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A4 ESS

2019 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Subaru Outback34,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ESS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 41,310 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 41,310 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 30,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 20,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A4 ESS is a 2019 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 34,610 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 A4 ESS, 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 7 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 ESS registered?

A4 ESS is a 2019 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 August 2019.

Is A4 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ESS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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