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AO15 VLB

2015 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,335 mi
Last recorded76,335 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Outback62,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 VLB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,335 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,578 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,490 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 50,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 26,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 26,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 21,400 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly cracked and perished

O/S/F tyre slightly cracked and perished

O/S/R tyre slightly cracked and perished

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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AO15 VLB is a 2015 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 62,766 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 AO15 VLB, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO15 VLB registered?

AO15 VLB is a 2015 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 May 2015.

Is AO15 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 VLB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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