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AO61 OYB

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 OYB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 160,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror taped up

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2024 154,764 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror taped up

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,194 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2023 148,194 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2021 124,756 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system joints corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 114,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,865 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 3 Dec 2018 97,860 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners and rear inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres inner edges worn/wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,255 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,854 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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AO61 OYB is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 AO61 OYB, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO61 OYB registered?

AO61 OYB is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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